Respirator Operator

UniFirst Corporation; Barnwell (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a Respirator Operator to decontaminate and process respirators and accessories at our facility. You will perform cleaning, drying, assembly, and documentation tasks while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role includes inspecting units, maintaining records, and completing paperwork to support production goals. A strong attention to detail and basic math are essential for accurate processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Responsibilities

• Remove respirator cartridge and values from respirator face piece.
• Visually inspect unit for defects and screen-out unacceptable units.
• Use a counter/survey monitor to assure radiation levels meet customer requirements.
• Process respirators through cleaning solutions stations, either manually or using commercial dishwasher equipment.
• Dry respirators manually or in commercial dryers.
• Maintain accurate records of production, inspection, and disposal.
• Assemble respirators as required, bag and heat seal.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.

Job description

Respirator Operator

Function

Perform assigned function(s) to decontaminate respirators and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Remove respirator cartridge and values from respirator face piece.


• Visually inspect unit for defects and screen-out unacceptable units.


• Use a counter/survey monitor to assure radiation levels meet customer requirements.


• Process respirators through cleaning solutions stations, either manually or using commercial dishwasher equipment.


• Dry respirators manually or in commercial dryers.


• Maintain accurate records of production, inspection, and disposal.


• Assemble respirators as required, bag and heat seal.


• Complete appropriate paperwork.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits

UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact!

• 401K with Company Match


• Profit Sharing


• Health Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Life Insurance


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Long Term Disability


• Vacation


• Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Direct Payroll Deposit


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 30% Employee Discount


• Employee Referral Program

Where will a UniFirst Career take you?

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry.

UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family!

UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual 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.

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