Maintenance Utility Technician - Growth & Training

UniFirst Corporation; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Harlingen, TX is seeking a reliable Maintenance Utility Worker to join our team. This position supports the maintenance department by performing basic maintenance, plant utility functions, loading/unloading deliveries, painting, operating industrial equipment, and thorough plant cleaning.

We offer on-the-job training, a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, and a benefits package that includes 401K, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts) and other similar tools as required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools is required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret procedures and instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment to perform plant cleaning operations, this includes: floor scrubbers, lint and dust removal devices, outside rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, and pit / trench screen cleaning.
• Perform miscellaneous painting tasks throughout the plant or outside on facility grounds.
• Operate powered industrial forklifts / lifts throughout the facility to assist in relocating materials.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Assist with production receiving activities.
• Perform various levels of facilities upkeep including landscaping, snow removal, and other removal operations.
• Perform light equipment maintenance tasks, trench screen cleaning, lint and dust blowdown of facilities and equipment, fluid level checks, light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement, cart cleaning and repair, and pressure washing after appropriate training from UniFirst.
• Upon proper training and certification, may be called upon to operate Company vehicles such as shuttle trucks or route trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Scissor lifts

Job description

UniFirst Corporation in Harlingen, TX is seeking a reliable Maintenance Utility Worker to join our team. This position supports the maintenance department by performing basic maintenance, plant utility functions, loading/unloading deliveries, painting, operating industrial equipment, and thorough plant cleaning.

We offer on-the-job training, a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, and a benefits package that includes 401K, health insurance, and paid time off.