Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

UniFirst • Charlotte, NC

10d

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to join the Maintenance Department. The role assists with maintaining the location’s building and equipment systems through basic maintenance and plant utility functions, loading and unloading deliveries, painting, operating industrial equipment, and plant cleaning and blowdowns. The position includes on-the-job training and a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, floor scrubbers, and scissor lifts, and similar tools as required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret procedures and instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment to perform plant cleaning operations, including floor scrubbing, lint and dust removal, outside rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, and pit or trench screen cleaning.
• Perform miscellaneous painting tasks throughout the plant and on facility grounds.
• Operate powered industrial forklifts and lifts to assist with relocating materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist with production receiving activities.
• Perform facilities upkeep, including landscaping, snow removal, and other removal operations.
• Perform light equipment maintenance, trench screen cleaning, lint and dust blowdowns of facilities and equipment, fluid level checks, light bulb and ceiling tile replacement, cart cleaning and repair, and pressure washing after appropriate training.
• Operate Company shuttle trucks or route trucks if called upon after proper training and certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED