Warehouse Loader/Unloader — Weekday Shift & Benefits

UniFirst; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount (30%)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a reliable Warehouse Loader/Unloader in Knoxville, TN to support the flow of clean and soiled garments and products. This entry-level role includes on-the-job training, a 5-day work week with weekends off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves unloading, sorting, stocking, and preparing loads for delivery, while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Training and growth opportunities are available within a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management.

Skills

Reading & writing

Numerical ability

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UniFirst seeks a reliable Warehouse Loader/Unloader in Knoxville, TN to support the flow of clean and soiled garments and products. This entry-level role includes on-the-job training, a 5-day work week with weekends off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves unloading, sorting, stocking, and preparing loads for delivery, while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Training and growth opportunities are available within a family-oriented culture.