Shred Specialist - Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 3:30PM

Vital Holdings LLC; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Records Control Companies is seeking a Shred Specialist to join the local operations team. This role focuses on receiving, segregating, and loading wastepaper into shredders, while supporting daily warehouse tasks and maintaining a safe work environment.

You will contribute to a secure, efficient operation, operate shredding equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and NAID standards. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• 6 months forklift driving experience preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading and staging of shredded paper, media, and product from VRC trucks at the assigned branch.
• Operate and maintain shredding and baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensure all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Perform shredding operations in support of VRC's off-site shredding program.
• Operate forklifts and perform preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area according to VRC and NAID standards.
• Perform weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintain a responsible approach to all security and safety matters related to the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Shred Specialist

The Shred Specialist position at Vital Records Control Companies (“VRC”) is responsible for receiving, segregating and loading wastepaper into a paper shredder as well as various traditional warehouse support duties. The Shred Specialist is a member of the local operations team who coordinates the daily volume of shred and assures that services are completed, and the team is prepared for the next day. The Shred Specialist must be a team player and contribute to a safe and harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading and staging of shredded paper, media, and product from VRC trucks at the assigned branch.
• Operate and maintain shredding and baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensure all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Perform shredding operations in support of VRC's off-site shredding program.
• Operate forklifts and perform preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area according to VRC and NAID standards.
• Perform weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintain a responsible approach to all security and safety matters related to the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of customer service in all aspects of the job.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Understands the importance of detail, accuracy, safety, and security.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and is always willing to assist others.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Six (6) months of forklift driving is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of forklift truck driving and maintenance
• Excellent physical ability; Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds repeatedly over the course of the day.
• Ability to withstand the physically strenuous demands of lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.

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