General Production - UniFirst Canada Taber, AB

UniFirst Corporation; Taber; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a General Production Worker to perform various operations including soil receiving, garment finishing, and flatgood finishing. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and strong attention to detail to ensure quality in all processes.

As a family-run leader in uniform rental and facility services, UniFirst offers extensive benefits and opportunities for internal growth. This on-site position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a path to long-term

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organizational and people skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Unload soiled product from trucks.
• Separate product by type.
• Count flatgood products.
• Reductions – Modifications to the customers account (either adding or removing product).
• Pressing/Steaming garments and counting garments.
• Operate pressing/steaming equipment specific to garment type.
• Bundle/Package articles per requirements.
• Pick flatgood products by route.
• Sortation; sort by route/day/stop; final storage; truck loading.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

People skills

Job description

Where will a UniFirst Career take you?

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry.

UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family!

UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you.

We are currently seeking a General Production Worker to perform various operations in the following areas. Responsibilities are subject to change based on supervisor’s discretion.

Soil Receiving

• Unload soiled product from trucks
• Separate product by type
• Counting of flatgood products
• Reductions – Modifications to the customers account (either adding or removing product)

Garment Finishing

• Pressing/Steaming
• Garments are counted
• Operation of Pressing/Steaming equipment specific to the garment type and customer request

Flatgood Finishing

• Bundle/Package articles in accordance with requirements
• Picking flatgood products by route

Sort/Ship

• Sortation
• Garments are “sorted” by route, day, stop, and locker
• Final Storage
• Product is stored for shipment back to the customer
• Truck Loading – Clean product

UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact!

• RRSP 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

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess good organizational, communication and people skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Attention to details and focus on quality

UniFirst is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

UniFirst is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment.

We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment on any ground protected under applicable Canadian human rights legislation, including race, colour, national or ethnic origin, Indigenous identity, creed or religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, disability, genetic characteristics, pardoned conviction, or any other protected ground.

Accommodation During Recruitment

UniFirst is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at [phone] to let us know the nature of your request.

Candidate Safety and Privacy

UniFirst recruiters will never request personal financial information as part of a job application. If you receive a request of this nature, please treat it as potentially fraudulent.