Shredder Operator

DeKalb Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Texas in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a full-time document destruction technician to securely process confidential materials. You will weigh incoming containers, operate the shredder, and ensure proper disposal while maintaining a clean, secure work area.

Responsibilities include recording weights, removing non-shreddables, and adhering to safety and confidentiality protocols; strong English skills and ability to lift to handle bags are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Complete document destruction per contract standards.
• Weigh incoming containers.
• Record weight on shred documentation sheet.
• Remove non-shreddable materials (e.g., paper clips, rubber bands).
• Operate shredder and ensure automatic mode.
• Open bottom door; ensure a bag is in the canister.
• Begin shredding; place materials on conveyor belt.
• When bag full light activates, stop shredding and empty bag area.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and secure area.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Background check

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Location 2961 S PORT AVE,CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78405-2098,United States
• Base Pay $10.50 - $17.49 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

If you are a veteran with a service-related disability that makes it difficult for you to work, or even prevents you from working, don't worry! Goodwill Industries of South Texas encourages people with disabilities to apply with us today!

Why we want to hire people with disabilities:

Goodwill offerscustomized job placement,on-the-job training, andongoing supportacross a variety of roles, including custodial services, clerical/data entry, assembly, groundskeeping, packaging, and product fulfillment. Participants earn paychecks while building work history, soft skills, and job readiness.

By partnering with organizations likeWorkQuestandSourceAmerica, and collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies, Goodwill expands access tomeaningful, sustainable employmentwhile promotingworkforce diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout South Texas.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

This is a State Set-Aside Contract. Employees must have a documented disability of at least 10% to qualify. Disabilities may include physical, mental, visual, hearing, or medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities, or similar recognized disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Requires an ethical employee to work within a secured area to ensure the security of the materials. Receive boxes or containers of documents that contain private or confidential information for destruction. For maximum security, the door will remain locked when no one is working. Work in accordance with applicable contract requirements and adhere to Goodwill standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Complete document destruction in accordance with contract standards
• Weigh all incoming containers
• Record weight of each container on a Shredding Documentation Sheet
• Remove paper clips, rubber bands and all hard materials that should not be put into the shredding machine
• Plug in and turn on shredder, push the red button until the monitor reads Automatic.
• Open bottom door and ensure a plastic bag is in the canister
• Begin to shred by placing the shredding materials on the conveyor belt
• When the bag full light goes on, stop shredding and open the door underneath the shredder
• Sweep and keep work area clean at all times
• Adheres to and enforces safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property, equipment, and inventory
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Responsible for maintaining document destruction equipment and reporting issues to the Facilities Manager/Director of Contracts
• Ensure all operations are performed in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Ensure confidentiality of records in maintained
• Ensure area is kept secure and is locked with alarms set as required
• Bale tying and movement/storage
• Loading of ball truck, including clean up after loading
• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and agency objectives and goals.
• Comply with all department and agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and speak English
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to work in hot/cold, humid and/or dusty environment
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, walk and reach for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50-75 pounds
• Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.