Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

UniFirst • Harlingen, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry, employing over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The company has been recognized in Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year-old company focused on annual growth, UniFirst fosters a unique family culture where Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of a 2 billion-dollar organization. UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to join its community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, this role involves assisting with maintaining the location building and equipment systems by performing basic maintenance and plant utility functions, loading and unloading deliveries, painting, operating industrial equipment, and conducting plant cleaning and blowdowns. The position offers a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, and provides on-the-job training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts) and other similar tools as required.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools is required.
• 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 is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment to perform plant cleaning operations, this includes, floor scrubbers, lint and dust removal devices, outside rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, and pit / trench screen cleaning.
• Perform miscellaneous painting tasks throughout the plant or outside on facility grounds.
• Operate powered industrial forklifts / lifts throughout the facility to assist in relocating materials.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist with production receiving activities.
• Perform various levels of facilities upkeep including landscaping, snow removal, and other removal operations.
• Perform light equipment maintenance tasks, trench screen cleaning, lint and dust blowdown of facilities and equipment, fluid level checks, light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement, cart cleaning and repair, and pressure washing after appropriate training from UniFirst.
• Upon proper training and certification, may be called upon to operate Company vehicles such as shuttle trucks or route trucks.
• 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
• Quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
• Career Growth: significant avenues for personal development and growth.
• Culture: an organization that stands out from the rest.
• Diversity: an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds, striving to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees