Material Handler/ Driver

• →Operate shredding machinery while adhering to all documented safety procedures and guidelines.
• →Maintain shredding machinery and equipment in safe working condition and report malfunctions or breakdowns to the Program Manager.
• →Ensure all non-shredded materials remain secure and confidential at all times.
• →Follow HIPAA requirements and "Nothing Leaves" procedures to maintain client confidentiality.
• →Operate balers according to established instructions and safety requirements.
• →Complete shredding pickups, hard drive destruction, and destruction of other electronic media as assigned.
• →Transport Shredding Associates safely to and from program locations as assigned.
• →Adhere to all Northeast Arc policies and procedures and all state laws related to vehicle operation.
• →Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, logistics, or material handling experience preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Experience operating warehouse or mechanical equipment is a plus.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team player.
• Excellent reliability and dependability.
• Customer service skills preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational and housekeeping skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to one hour uninterrupted.
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and warehouse equipment.

Work is performed in a warehouse, shredding facility, and community transportation environment. Employees are expected to maintain a safe work environment and follow Universal Precautions at all times. Use of personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, safety glasses, back supports, and other protective gear, may be required depending on assigned tasks.

Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life, and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Keywords: Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Driver, Shredding Technician, Document Destruction, Warehouse Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Logistics Associate, Commercial Driver, HIPAA Compliance