Shredder Operator - 1st Shift

Doherty (United States); Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in St. Cloud, MN, is hiring a Shredder Operator to join a manufacturing team. You will operate shredding equipment, sort materials, and help meet daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.

This temp position offers weekday hours on first shift, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour and weekly pay. Safety gear is provided, and opportunities for temp-to-hire may arise for reliable performers.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 100 pounds.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.
• Ability to match products and sort materials into bins.
• Willingness to wear PPE (steel-toe footwear, safety vest, gloves, eye and hearing protection).
• Occasional forklift duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Meet production quotas for shredded materials with team.
• Operate shredding equipment and dust collectors.
• Remove labels from boxes and break down boxes.
• Inspect materials for contaminants before shredding.
• Complete required worksheets and production paperwork.
• Assist with warehouse maintenance and equipment storage.
• Support other operations including occasional forklift duties.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 100 pounds

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Forklift duties

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Shredder Operator

Location: St. Cloud, MN

Compensation: $17.00 per hour – paid weekly

Schedule: 1st shift | Monday–Friday | 6:50am–3:30pm

Job Type: Temp

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Shredder Operators for a manufacturing company in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate shredding equipment, sort materials, and help the team meet daily production goals while maintaining a clean and safe work area. If you enjoy fast-paced, physical work and want reliable weekday hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a Shredder Operator:

• Work with team members to meet production quotas for shredded materials
• Operate shredding equipment and dust collectors
• Remove customer labels from boxes and break down boxes
• Inspect materials before shredding to ensure they are free of contaminants such as batteries or mercury
• Complete required worksheets and production paperwork
• Assist with routine warehouse maintenance, including sweeping floors and storing equipment
• Support other operations as needed, including occasional forklift duties

What You Need to Bring to the Shredder Operator Role:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, as required by the position
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow safety procedures
• Ability to match products and sort materials into the appropriate bins
• Willingness and ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe footwear, safety vest, gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection
• Ability to perform occasional forklift duties safely

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family‑owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you have questions about the Shredder Operator job, contact our St. Cloud office at [phone].

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.