Production Team Partner - Garment Inspector & Hanger - UniFirst

335 - Portland OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Health Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Production Team Partner in the Pre-Tunnel Inspection Department to help ensure quality control by inspecting garments through the steam tunnel. You’ll join a team with on-the-job training and a 40-hour work week, with weekends off.

This entry-level role offers growth potential within a family-oriented culture, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions using standard units
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and push up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Count garments
• Hang garments to be processed through the steam tunnel
• Visually inspect all garments for tears, holes, stains, and damage
• Ensure all garments pass the UniFirst 20-point uniform inspection process
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Quality-minded

Basic math

Reading/Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Description

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Pre-Tunnel Inspection Department, you will be working on a team to help ensure quality assurance for our customers by inspecting garments as you process them through our steam tunnel. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
Pay & 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’s in it for you?
Training:
Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.
Work Life Balance:
We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!
Career Growth:
Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!
Culture:
Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity:
At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
What you’ll be doing:

• Count garments
• Hang garments to be processed through the steam tunnel
• Visually inspect all garments for tears, holes, stains, and damage
• Ensure all garments pass the UniFirst 20-point uniform inspection process
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions using American standard units in weight, measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and push up to 25 lbs.

About UniFirst

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list.

Primary Location

Work Locations: 335 - PORTLAND, OR 14321 NE Whitaker Way Portland 97230

Work Locations

Work Locations: 335 - PORTLAND, OR 14321 NE Whitaker Way Portland 97230

Organization

Organization: 335 - Portland OR

Job

Job: Production

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level

Job Level: Entry Level

Shift

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Hours of Operation : 40

Travel

Travel: No

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 2, 2026, 4:03:18 PM

UniFirst Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer M-F-Disability-Vet