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SA Recycling

Welder/Fabricator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

... shredder and other metal recycling equipment. Your ability to interpret blueprints, perform ... Communicate and work well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintain a safe, clean ...

Scrap Mart Metals Recycling

Labor

Valley Park, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Basic sorting of scrap material in prior to, or after, it is processed by the shredder. * Provide a ... Accustomed to working in a fast paced, professional environment * Safety trained & fully understand ...

SA Recycling

Welder/Fabricator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

... shredder and other metal recycling equipment. Your ability to interpret blueprints, perform ... Communicate and work well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintain a safe, clean ...

Scrap Mart Metals Recycling

Warehouse Labor

Jonesburg, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Basic sorting of scrap material in prior to, or after, it is processed by the shredder. * Provide a ... Accustomed to working in a fast paced, professional environment * Safety trained & fully understand ...

SA Recycling

Millwright

Canton, OH · On-site

$26.60/hr

... auto shredder and concentrator. The Millwright performs basic to intermediate repair ... Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintains a safe ...

SA Recycling

Maintenance Mechanic

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

... shredder and concentrator. The Maintenance Mechanic performs basic to intermediate repair ... Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintains a safe ...

Sims Limited

Maintenance Supervisor

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Manages the activities regarding the maintenance of shredder equipment, including routine ... professional growth. With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion ...

SA Recycling

Maintenance Mechanic

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

... shredder and concentrator. The Maintenance Mechanic performs basic to intermediate repair ... Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintains a safe ...

SA Recycling

Millwright

Canton, OH · On-site

$26.60/hr

... auto shredder and concentrator. The Millwright performs basic to intermediate repair ... Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner. * Maintains a safe ...

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How much do professional shredder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional shredder in the United States is $24.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Professional Shredder, and how can they be addressed?

Professional Shredders often deal with large volumes of sensitive documents and must ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. A key challenge is maintaining accuracy and efficiency while handling repetitive tasks, which can lead to fatigue if not managed properly. To address these issues, it's important to follow strict protocols, use well-maintained equipment, and take regular breaks. Additionally, strong attention to detail and organization help minimize errors and keep operations running smoothly.

What are Professional Shredders?

Professional Shredders are individuals or companies who specialize in securely destroying sensitive documents, hard drives, or other materials to protect confidential information. They use industrial-grade shredding equipment and follow strict security protocols to ensure that data cannot be reconstructed or accessed after disposal. Many organizations hire professional shredders to comply with privacy laws and prevent identity theft or data breaches.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Professional Shredder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Shredder, you need attention to detail, knowledge of document security protocols, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with high-capacity shredding machines, safety procedures, and sometimes secure chain-of-custody tracking systems is important. Reliability, discretion, and time management are essential soft skills for handling sensitive materials and meeting deadlines. These skills and qualities ensure the secure destruction of confidential information and help maintain client trust and compliance with privacy regulations.
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Plant Supervisor

Scrap Management Industries

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Non Ferrous Recovery Plant (NFRP) Supervisor is responsible for managing and directing all magnetic, pneumatic, mechanical and physical sorting, loading, unloading, packaging and shipping production processes associated with the NFRP to separate non-ferrous metals from Auto Shredder Residue (ASR), the commodity that is left over after magnets have removed the shredded ferrous metal from the material stream at the shredder.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of the NFRP including transportation of ASR (raw material) from shredder to NFRP, ensuring the NFRP Operator is keeping the plant running in a safe and productive manner, loading and shipping of waste material, waste material sampling per landfill requirements and direct communication with the manufacturer representatives to order wear parts and address any malfunctioning issues that may arise with the various sorting and separating equipment inside the NFRP.
  • Ensure the required equipment maintenance in being completed to avoid production down time.
  • Monitor and maintain superior quality control of the separated, non-ferrous metals by verifying that the detailed specifications of each non-ferrous commodity are being met before the material is packaged and shipped.
  • Ensure that daily, pre-shift equipment inspections are being completed. Monitor and maintain all NFRP production equipment including fork lifts, skid steers, front end loaders and transport trucks. Communicate maintenance and repair requirements to Shredder and Maintenance Superintendent.
  • Properly follow company and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
  • Willing to train and assist other employees as needed.
  • Ensure a clean, safe and orderly workplace by delegating debris and hazard removal tasks to employees.
  • Direct and coordinate non-ferrous division operations within company policies and procedures.
  • Safety committee member with responsibilities to help conduct safety meetings and promote safe behavior throughout the company.
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings and daily "5 Minute" Tool Box Safety Talks.
  • Monitor and maintain a well-trained, motivated, and productive work force.
  • Actively involved in establishing safety policies and procedures.
  • Achieve and track established Non-Ferrous Recovery Plant production goals such as volume of ASR processed, types and volumes of non-ferrous metals recovered, percentage reporting and overtime control.
  • Conduct employee reviews and make monetary recommendations.
  • Operate production equipment, when necessary.
  • Attend all scheduled training and meetings.
  • Maintain inventory of all production equipment parts.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with and around NFRP Plants and the associated equipment and minimum of 3 years previous experience in scrap yard management.
  • Excellent mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and computer aptitude.
  • Interpersonal and supervisory skills are required.
  • Strong ability to handle employee safety and safety concerns.
  • Strong forward thinking ability.
  • Ability to adapt to constant changing situations.
  • Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting demands and deadlines.
  • Thorough and accurate reporting mindset.
  • Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software package.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and follow up skills.
  • Excellent professional presence and work ethic.
  • Excellent leadership skills and qualities.
  • Ability to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions.
  • Must abide by all OHSA and company safety rules and regulations.
  • Must be able to identify scrap metal commodities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment.
  • Expert knowledge of non-ferrous processing equipment operating principles.
  • Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to the scrap metal recycling industry and the ability to convey that knowledge to employees.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.

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