Garment Mender - Uniform industry

UniFirst is HIRING - PRODUCTION ROLES - GARMENT MENDER

In-Person Interviews - ONE DAY ONLY - TUESDAY, APRIL 7 (from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

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• $15.45 an Hour
• Paid Weekly
• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday
• Shift - 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH (1450 EAST GRANGER RD.)

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst seeks a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Stockroom Department, you will keep our production floor stocked and ready to go as we move through the day! 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.

UniFirst classifies the Garment Mender role as a Production Team Partner within the Alterations & Mending Department. This role focuses on ensuring customer garments are in exceptional condition through quality inspection and repair. 

Core Responsibilities

• Repair defects: Fix garment issues using correct mending procedures, such as patching holes, repairing tears, or replacing buttons on items like shirts.
• Manage work orders: Receive mending requests and products from Route Sales and the garment finishing area.
• Record keeping: Complete paperwork and maintain records in a timely manner.
• Compliance: Follow all safety policies, including HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Workspace maintenance: Keep a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate machinery (16+ for, load building areas).
• Ability to stand/walk for 8-hour shifts and lift 15-30 lbs.
• Basic, math and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred. 

Position Perks:

• Typically a 5-day work week with weekends off.
• , On-the-job training provided. 

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

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.

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..