General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Concord, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shredding Specialist receives, segregates, and loads wastepaper into a paper shredder and performs traditional warehouse support duties. As part of the local operations team, the role coordinates truck parking in preparation for the next day and contributes to a safe, harmonious work environment. The position works indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required during employment, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing, consistent with regulations and company policies. The expected base pay is $22 per hour for this on-site position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or accredited GED.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Six months of experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Unload shredded paper, media, and product from Shred-it trucks at the assigned branch nightly.
• Operate and maintain baling machinery at the branch.
• Stage or load paper bales for shipment as required.
• Perform shredding operations in support of Shred-it’s off-site shredding program.
• Safeguard plant hardware and equipment by locking and activating security systems.
• Operate forklifts and perform preventative maintenance on them as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area according to Shred-It and NAID standards.
• Clean truck shredder compartments and cabs nightly in accordance with company guidelines.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain supplies for plant operations.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding security and safety, and bring areas of concern to the manager’s attention.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Boot allowance of $250.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Established career progression.
• Dependent day care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED