Shipping & Mending Lead — 5‑Day Week, Growth & Training

288 - Richmond VA; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

401K match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Direct payroll deposit

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Production Team Partner to lead shipping and mending tasks on the day shift. You will supervise daily operations, train staff, and ensure accurate shipments while maintaining records and quality standards.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including 401K, health insurance, and paid time off. Join a family-centered culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows Operating systems Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 20 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

• Oversee daily operations and quality in the shipping and mending areas of the plant.
• Train and coach team partners on assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Verify and keep records of incoming and outgoing shipments, including managing the lot system.
• Oversee outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of shipments.
• Maintain reports, records, and documentation to reflect department activities.
• Ensure all finished garments are sorted and staged for each route daily.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Windows OS

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Production Team Partner to lead shipping and mending tasks on the day shift. You will supervise daily operations, train staff, and ensure accurate shipments while maintaining records and quality standards.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including 401K, health insurance, and paid time off. Join a family-centered culture with opportunities for growth.