Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst

About the role

The Warehouse Loader/Unloader plays a crucial role in supporting the timely flow of incoming and outgoing clean and soiled garments and products. This position offers an immediate opening with on-the-job training, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Product Handling: Unload clean product from plant transport shuttle upon arrival, sort and stage clean garments and facility service items by route and delivery day.
• Piece in garments or stockroom items that were not sorted/pieced in at the plant to ensure they are included with the appropriate route.
• Outbound Product Preparation: Audit flag good carts and verify accuracy against load sheets, identify, document, and communicate route shortages to the Branch Manager, Service Teams, and Production Management.
• Load route trucks with garments and facility service items.
• Soil and Return Processing: Unload and sort any mixed soiled garments and products by material type and classification from returning route trucks, load soiled products onto the outbound shuttle for return to the processing plant.
• Inventory and Stock Management: Organize and load reductions, special handling items, and clean return products onto the outbound shuttle for return to the processing plant, receive, label, and store incoming vendor deliveries.
• Warehouse Organization and Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment by performing regular janitorial tasks, including sweeping, disposing of trash, and removing litter. Ensure a safe work environment and adhere to UniFirst's safety procedures.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management.

Requirements

• High school education and/or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Read, write, and communicate clearly with management.
• Perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units in weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units in weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

• On the job training & great hourly pay.
• 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing.
• Health Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Direct Payroll Deposit.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 30% Employee Discount.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.

Pay & Schedule

• Immediate opening with a 40-hour work week, enjoying Saturday and Sunday off.
• Hourly pay with potential for advancement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Direct Payroll Deposit.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 30% Employee Discount.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.

Culture

UniFirst fosters a family-like culture where Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of a 2 billion-dollar organization. We value diversity and strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

Diversity

We believe our diverse workforce makes us who we are and aim to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

About UniFirst

UniFirst is an international leader in the garment services industry, serving 300,000 business customer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support to our customers while offering competitive compensation and benefits to our Team Partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At UniFirst, we are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.