Lead Shredder Technician

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary:

The Lead Shredder Technician is responsible for overseeing daily shredding operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant destruction of confidential materials. This role includes supervising other shredder technicians, maintaining shredding equipment, monitoring productivity, and enforcing safety protocols. The Lead Technician will serve as the key point of contact for troubleshooting and operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day shredding operations to ensure timely and secure processing of materials.

• Operate industrial shredding machinery and perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

• Train, mentor, and supervise a team of Shredder Technicians, promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability.

• Monitor and report on production output, downtime, and equipment performance.

• Ensure all shredding activities are compliant with company policies, confidentiality agreements, and industry regulations.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with housekeeping and safety standards.

• Perform quality control checks to verify proper destruction of materials.

• Communicate effectively with plant management regarding issues, needs, and process improvements.

• Document and report any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

• Assist with inventory management and supply ordering as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications a plus.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial shredding or material destruction operations, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining machinery.

• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, FACTA, NAID standards).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime if needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Forklift certification

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Experience with scheduling or shift coordination

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.