Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst (Atkins, VA)

Warehouse Unloader/Loader

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

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 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!

Culture:

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniFirst, 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:

• Inbound Product Handling:
  • 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.
• Outbound Product Preparation:
  • 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 .

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.

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.