Production Team Partner - Garment Inspector & Hanger - UniFirst (Temporary)

247 - Grundy Center IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Production Team Partner in Waterloo, IA, to assist in pre-tunnel inspection and garment processing. You will count, hang, and visually inspect garments, ensuring they pass a 20-point inspection while following safety and HACCP guidelines.

We offer on-the-job training, a 40-hour work week, and several benefits. This is a temporary position with potential to transition to permanent based on business needs and performance.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions using US units.
• Ability 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 garments for tears, holes, stains, and damage.
• Ensure all garments pass the UniFirst 20-point inspection process.
• Follow safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Stand for 8 hours

Communication

Weight handling (up to 10 lbs)

Push/pull (up to 25 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Description

This assignment is temporary with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on business needs and individual performance. The expected duration of this assignment may be subject to change. This is an at will employment position, which means you may choose to leave employment at any time and the company may end your employment at any time, either with or without notice.

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:

• 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

247 - WATERLOO, IA 805 W 5TH STREET GRUNDY CENTER 50638

Organization

Job

Production

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Level

Entry Level

Shift

1st Shift

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 17, 2026, 5:22:26 PM

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