Production Team Partner - Garment Mender - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Production Team Partner in the Alterations & Mending Department to ensure garments are in excellent condition through quality inspection and timely mending. This role features a 5-day work week with weekends off and on-the-job training.

You will work as part of a close-knit team, receive cross-training across production areas, and benefit from a family culture, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive all mending work orders and products requiring mending from Route Sales and garment finishing area.
• Repair defects in garments as needed using the correct mending procedure in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Complete paperwork and record keep in a timely manner.
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management.

Education

High school education or GED

Job 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 Alterations & Mending Department, you will be working as a team to ensure customer garments are always in exceptional condition through quality inspection and garment mending. 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:

• Receive all mending work orders and products requiring mending from Route Sales and garment finishing area
• Repair defects in garments as needed using the correct mending procedure in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean work area
• Complete paperwork and record keep in a timely manner
• 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 an 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units of weight measurement, volume, and distance

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2-billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 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. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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