Warehouse Specialist

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Stericycle is seeking a Warehouse Specialist at their Shred-It Facility in Portland, OR

$20.00/hr.

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm (8-9 Hours a Day)

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have Valid Driver's License & Good Driving Record.

6+ Months Certified Forklift Experience.

Basic Forklift Maintenance Experience Preferred.

Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement

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The Shredding Specialist is responsible for receiving, segregating, and loading waste paper into a paper shredder as well as various traditional warehouse support duties. The Shredding Specialist is a member of the local operations team who coordinates the parking of all trucks in preparation for the next day. The Shredding Specialist must be a team player and contribute to a safe and harmonious work environment.

• Unloads shredded paper, media, and products from Shred-it's trucks at the assigned branch nightly.

• Reload trucks with specific equipment needed for the next day's assignment.

• Operates and maintains baling machinery at the branch.

• Ensures all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.

• Performs shredding operations in support of Shred-it's off-site shredding program.

• Safeguards plant hardware and equipment by locking and activating security systems.

• Operates forklifts and performs preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.

• Maintains a clean and safe working area according to Shred-It and NAID standards.

• Ensures that all truck compartments and cabs are cleaned nightly in accordance with company guidelines.

• Performs weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.

• Maintains supplies for plant operations.

• Always maintain a responsible approach to all security and safety matters related to the operation of Shred-it following the company's policies and procedures bringing the manager's attention to any and all areas of concern.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 1+ Years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.

• 6+ Months experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance is preferred.

• Valid Driver's License required and a history of good driving records.

• Forklift Certification is preferred.

• Identifies major activities of, and services provided by, the operations function.

• Locates and interprets standard and management reports on plant activities.

• Describes characteristics of a well-run manufacturing plant.

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Coverage

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program / CDL Program

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 401k / Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job or person. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

At Stericycle, we protect what matters and that includes your personally identifiable information (PII). We will never ask for personal or financial information during the recruitment process such as passport number, social security number, bank account number, or credit card information. We will never ask you to pay money during the recruitment process for equipment or in exchange for employment opportunities, gifts, or other services. We will never ask you to receive or ship packages or goods as part of the recruitment process. Our recruitment process takes place by phone or in person – not via text message. Any emails from Stericycle recruiters will come from an email address.