Firefighter PPE Care and Laundry Support (SFS)

Join our team and help serve our first responders!

Compensation Information:

• $18.00 $19.00 / hour
• $250 signon bonus
• $250 retention bonus after 90 days of employment

CURTIS PPE Care specializes in the inspection cleaning and repair of personal protective ensembles (PPE) and ensemble elements used for structural wildland industrial and aviation firefighting applications. CURTIS PPE Care also serves as a highly skilled resource for aftermarket alterations modifications and accessories for PPE and ensemble elements. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business and we take great pride in doing it well.

Job Description

We are looking for a versatile responsible reliable and motivated Processor/Driver at CURTIS PPE Care Santa Fe Springs CA. This role has two main areas of responsibility: 1) processing & inspecting PPE elements (including data entry and shipping/receiving); and 2) driving company vehicles for pickups and deliveries.

The position you are applying for requires standing for long periods of time often 8hrs at a time.

What Youll Be Doing

• Data entry related to element information order entry work performed customer information and shipping details.
• Learn NFPA 1851 and/or other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws regulations and best practices.
• Operate hardware tools cleaning and testing equipment as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and perform accurate data entry.
• Sort organize inspect and launder personal protective ensemble elements.
• Participates in material inventory counts.
• Assist with facility cleaning.
• Drive company vehicle for pickups and deliveries.

What Youll Bring

Must Have / Must Have Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word Excel) in a data entry capacity.
• Capable of lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to speak read type write and comprehend English.
• Valid unexpired drivers license and driving record that meets requirements of our insurance provider.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to clearly communicate with customers coworkers and leadership.
• The ability to read write and understand English.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Team oriented and respectful.

Nice to Have

• Experience with shipping and receiving.
• Experience with inspection and laundering of clothing.
• Pattern reading.

Work Perks

We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular fulltime employees which includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) health and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness plan

About Us

CURTIS PPE operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson NV Dublin CA Santa Fe Springs CA Kent WA Salt Lake City UT and Phoenix AZ.

L.N. Curtis & sons and CURTIS PPE are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability genetic information political views or activity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally L.N. Curtis & sons and CURTIS PPE Care participate in the EVerify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment Pay Transparency and EVerify notices at are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at