Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst Canada

UniFirst Corporation; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Production Team Partner to help ensure the smooth flow of clean and soiled garments and products within the Branch Warehouse. The role runs daytime hours Monday through Friday, aligning with UniFirst culture that reserves nights and weekends for personal time.

You will be involved in inbound/outbound handling, sorting, inventory, and safety tasks, with training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inbound product handling: unload and sort clean garments and items by route and delivery day.
• Outbound product preparation: audit carts and load route trucks with garments and items.
• Soil and return processing: unload soiled garments and prepare for return to processing.
• Inventory and stock management: receive, label and store deliveries; organize materials.
• Warehouse organization and safety: keep a clean, safe, and organized environment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner working in Branch Warehouse, you will be responsible for supporting the timely flow of incoming and outgoing clean and soiled garments and products. Our Production schedule runs daytime hours Monday through Friday, because in UniFirst culture, we believe nights and weekends should be reserved for personal and family time.

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner working in Branch Warehouse, you will be responsible for supporting the timely flow of incoming and outgoing clean and soiled garments and products. Our Production schedule runs daytime hours Monday through Friday, because in UniFirst culture, we believe nights and weekends should be reserved for personal and family time.

What's in it for you?

Training

Our Team Partners get quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Mobility

Some companies like the promote from within, we love to! Many of our Plant Managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!

Culture

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

Benefits & Perks

RRSP with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inbound Product Handling:
  • Unload clean product from plant transport shuttle upon arrival.
  • Sort and stage clean garments and facility service items (e.g. mats, mops, towels) 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.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and always adhere to UniFirst's safety procedures.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management.

Qualifications

What weâre looking for:

• High school education and/or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units in weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to lift and carry up 75 lbs.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout Canada, The U.S., and Europe.

We recognize that our continued success not only depends on the superior customer service and products, but also the skill, creativity and initiative of everyone on our team. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, thereâs never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer