General Laborer

Pay Rate: $26.76

Shift: 9am - 7:30pm

Boot Allowance: $250

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I. Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, segregating and loading paper into paper shredder, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles mail back and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Unloads shredded paper, media, and product from WMHS’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 WMHS’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 WMHS 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
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

B. Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience, preferably in a plant/warehouse environment with a safety focus
• 6 months experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Walking
• Hearing

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.


This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay : The expected base pay rate for this on-site position is $26.76 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

Non-Exempt Positions
Non-union:
Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _120_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least _90_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Union: (Complete highlighted information based on applicable CBA. Please work with your HR Business Partner to ensure the information is correct.)

Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ _ paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ _ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and __[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Exempt positions:
Employees will also receive discretionary paid time off, up to _80_ hours of paid sick time per year, and _7_ [10, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances. Additionally, the Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leave

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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