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Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst

UniFirst, Oceanside, CA, United States


Warehouse Unloader/Loader

Warehouse Unloader/Loader for UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual 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.

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.

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.