Respirator Operator

UniFirst • Barnwell, SC

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About The Position

The Respirator Operator performs assigned tasks to decontaminate respirators and accessories. The role includes inspecting, cleaning, drying, assembling, packaging, and documenting respirator processing. Employees must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

UniFirst describes itself as an industry leader in uniform rental, leasing, sales, and facility services, with more than 14,000 employees and over 250 facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. The company promotes from within and identifies quality, a strong work ethic, and customer service as important to its culture. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds.

Requirements

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Remove respirator cartridges and valves from respirator face pieces.
• Visually inspect units for defects and screen out unacceptable units.
• Use a counter/survey monitor to verify radiation levels meet customer requirements.
• Process respirators through cleaning solution stations manually or with commercial dishwasher equipment.
• Dry respirators manually or in commercial dryers.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and disposal records.
• Assemble respirators as required, bag them, and heat seal them.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Direct payroll deposit
• Tuition reimbursement
• 30% employee discount
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed