Shipping Associate – UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst Corp.; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst First Aid + Safety in Earth City, MO is hiring a Shipping Associate to join our Production Team. You will help pick and pack orders and ensure timely, accurate fulfillment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

We offer on-the-job training, a consistent 5-day work week, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, and PTO. Join a family-oriented culture that values teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• High school education and/or GED equivalent.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate machinery.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to work well with others in the workplace.
• Must be detail-orientated.
• Capacity to follow directions by leadership.
• Ability to stand throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process orders.
• Review order notes to determine parcel carrier and additional handling requirements.
• Accurately pick orders.
• Utilize picking sheets and vehicle inventory adjustment forms (VIAF) to determine bin location, quantities requested and to identify the correct customer order.
• Verify all items picked are correct by confirming part numbers, product descriptions, and quantities by following the same information on the sheet and/or VIAF.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Select appropriate shipping carton and securely pack to minimize damage during shipment.
• Maintain assigned aisle and product stacks.
• Remove all empty boxes, strapping, plastic, debris, etc.
• Sweep assigned aisle daily.
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP).
• Perform other duties as described by leadership.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Shipping Associate to join our family. As a Team Partner in the Production Department, you will be working as a team to ensure that all customer orders are picked and packed in a timely and orderly manner. When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & 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.

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Shipping Associate to join our family. As a Team Partner in the Production Department, you will be working as a team to ensure that all customer orders are picked and packed in a timely and orderly manner. When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.Pay & 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.What’s in it for you?
Training
Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.Work Life Balance
We offer up to 40-hours a week!Career Growth
Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!Culture
Our family culture is what makes UniFirst First Aid + Safety an organization that stands out from the rest.Diversity
At UniFirst First Aid + Safety, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process orders.
• Review order notes to determine parcel carrier and additional handling requirements.
• Accurately pick orders.
• Utilize picking sheets and vehicle inventory adjustment forms (VIAF) to determine bin location, quantities requested and to identify the correct customer order.
• Verify all items picked are correct by confirming part numbers, product descriptions, and quantities by following the same information on the sheet and/or VIAF.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Select appropriate shipping carton and securely pack to minimize damage during shipment.
• Maintain assigned aisle and product stacks.
• Remove all empty boxes, strapping, plastic, debris, etc.
• Sweep assigned aisle daily.
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP).
• Perform other duties as described by leadership.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• High school education and/or GED equivalent.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate machinery.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to work well with others in the workplace.
• Must be detail-orientated.
• Capacity to follow directions by leadership.
• Ability to stand throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

About UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.

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

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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