Production Team Partner - Production Floor Lead - UniFirst

UniFirst; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 to train and lead employees on the plant floor to meet safety and customer standards. The role offers on‑the‑job training, a 40‑hour work week, and weekends off.

This entry‑level position emphasizes cross‑training, team collaboration, and advancement within the production environment. The company highlights growth within the organization, a strong community culture, and comprehensive benefits including 401K match, health insurance, life

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and print basic English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor and team members.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret organizational production reports.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and on the job training (OJT) for new team partners.
• Cover work areas impacted by absenteeism, vacations or staffing challenges.
• Maintain a 95% efficiency in multiple work centers.
• Monitor workflow and process across various areas of the facility.
• Liaise between plant partners and location leadership; flag issues to management.

Skills

Team leadership

On‑the‑job training

English literacy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Production Team Partner - Production Floor Lead - UniFirst (2605162)

Job Description

Description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and driven Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Production Leader, you will be tasked with training and leading employees on the plant floor to achieve consistent production standards that meet safety compliance and customer standards and perform assigned function(s) to process clean product and goods. 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 community 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:

• Support onboarding and on the job training (OJT) for new team partners.
• Cover work areas impacted by absenteeism, vacations or staffing challenges.
• Ability to maintain a 95% efficiency in multiple work centers.
• Assist in monitoring workflow and process across various areas of the facility.
• Liaison between plant partners and location leadership, calling attention to issues that require management awareness.
• Review department time tickets/productivity sheets, identify and work with partners on rectifying reporting issues.
• Support SOP implementation and compliance.
• Support the oversight of safety policies.
• Complete other duties that may be assigned as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and print basic English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor(s) and team members.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret organizational production reports.
• Ability to push, carry, and lift up to 75lbs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique community 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.

Primary Location

: United States-Alabama

Work Locations

: 107 - BIRMINGHAM, AL 907 Third Ave. North Birmingham 35203

Organization

: 107 - Birmingham AL

Job

: Production

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Entry Level

Shift

: 1st Shift

Schedule

: Full-time

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Sep 29, 2026, 1:39:29 PM

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