Warehouse Unloader/Loader

UniFirst Corporation; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a reliable Warehouse Loader/Unloader to join our team in Joplin, MO. You will support the timely flow of incoming and outgoing garments and products as part of the Branch Warehouse team.

We offer on-the-job training, a 40-hour work week, and weekends off, plus benefits including 401K with company match, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and more. Join a growth-focused, safety-conscious workplace with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school education and/or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License 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.
• 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.

Skills

Stand for 8 hours

Clear communication

Basic math skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Loader/Unloader to join our UniFirst team. As a Team Partner in the Branch Warehouse, you will be responsible for supporting the timely flow of incoming and outgoing clean and soiled garments and products.

At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.
• Training Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.
• Work Life Balance We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!
• Career Growth Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.
• 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 we’re looking for:

• 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 75 lbs.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

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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