paperpusher

noun
UK /ˈpeɪpəˌpʊʃə/
US /ˈpeɪpərˌpʊʃər/

A paperpusher is a person whose job is mostly moving papers and forms around, not doing exciting things.

My uncle is a paperpusher at a big office and spends all day filling out forms.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who does boring office work with papers and forms.

The paperpushers in the back room handle all the forms.

3. Someone who cares too much about rules and forms instead of real action.

Don't be such a paperpusher; just help us fix the problem.

4. A worker who processes documents in a company or government office.

The paperpusher stamped every page before sending it on.