Production Team Partner – Garment Sorter & Shipper – UniFirst

UniFirst Careers; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; 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 seeks a reliable Production Team Partner for the Shipping Department to help keep customers on schedule with on-time garment deliveries. The role offers a 40-hour work week with weekends off and on-the-job training.

UniFirst highlights growth opportunities, a family culture, and a diverse environment. Comprehensive benefits and a strong 401K plan accompany competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to stand and walk for an 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garments to be shipped back to customer locations
• Organize garments by route and stop number
• Store garments until shipment back to the customer
• Handle final inspection to ensure products meet quality standards
• Prepare garments that require poly bagging/wrapping
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

Skills

Communication

Stand for 8 hours

Reading & writing

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma 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 Shipping Department, you will be helping keep our customers on schedule by ensuring on-time delivery of their garments. 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:

• Prepare garments to be shipped back to customer locations
• Organize garments by route and stop number
• Store garments until shipment back to the customer
• Handle final inspection to ensure products meet quality standards
• Prepare garments that require poly bagging/wrapping
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

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 and walk for an 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

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.