Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst

085 - Brooklyn Heights OH; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Warehouse Loader/Unloader to support timely flow of garments and products. The role offers on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, and paid time off.

As a Team Partner in the Branch Warehouse, you will unload, sort, and load shipments, maintain safety, and perform other duties as needed to ensure routes are fulfilled accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school education 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 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 by route and delivery day.
• Piece in garments or stockroom items to ensure correct routing.
• Audit flag good carts and verify accuracy against load sheets.
• Identify, document, and communicate route shortages to managers.
• Load route trucks with garments and facility service items.
• Soil and Return Processing: unload and sort soiled garments and products.
• Inventory and Stock Management: receive, label, and store deliveries.
• Warehouse Organization and Safety: maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Warehouse Unloader/Loader

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Loader/Unloader to join our community. 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.

We have an immediate opening and provide on‑the‑job training.

On the job training and great hourly pay, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, health insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, direct payroll deposit, tuition reimbursement, 30% employee discount, and employee referral bonuses.

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 to 75 lbs.

UniFirst Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer M-F-Disability-Vet