Shredder at Sims Municipal Recycling – Dallas, Texas

Company Info

Circular Services, the largest privately held recycling and organics provider in the U.S., strengthens this mission through its national scale and long-term municipal partnerships. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Shredder Operator is responsible for sorting plastic materials and feeding them into a conveyor system that leads to the shredding machinery. Tasks may vary depending on the specific shredder in use and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Sort plastic materials and remove contaminants or foreign objects.
• Feed plastics manually or with equipment onto a conveyor that leads to the shredder or grinder.
• Monitor the shredder operation and report any abnormal noise, jams, or malfunctions.
• Clean up surrounding work area and shredding equipment at the end of each shift.
• Assist with changeovers or cleaning of shredders when switching material types.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to learn plastic sorting and shredder operation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with PPE including gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and ear protection.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English or Spanish.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• No prior experience required—training will be provided.
• Forklift certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to dust, plastic particles, and loud noise.
• Work environment is industrial and may be hot, cold, or dusty depending on the season and material processed.
• Use of gloves, respirators, or dust masks may be required depending on material.

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.