Production Workers - Uniform industry

UniFirst is HIRING - PRODUCTION WORKERS ($16.50 hourly)

• STOCKROOM PROCESSOR
• LINEN BAGGER & FOLDER
• TRUCK UNLOADER & SORTER
• MAT ROLLER & ORDER BUILDER
• GARMENT INSPECTOR & HANGER
• $16.50 Hourly
• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday (8-hour shifts / 5:00 am or 7:00 am start)

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Location: LOUISVILLE, KY

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.

STOCKROOM PROCESSOR:

A UniFirst Stockroom Processor manages uniforms and garments by inspecting, sorting, and stocking them for delivery to customers. Key duties include order picking, inventory management, and garment handling, ensuring items are organized, processed correctly, and ready for transport. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe workspace, completing required paperwork, and adhering to company safety and quality standards.

LINEN BAGGER & FOLDER;

A UniFirst Production Team Partner - Linen Bagger & Folder folds clean uniforms, towels, and wipers, then bundles, packages, and bags them according to company standards. This role requires inspecting for damage, following safety and medical guidelines, and performing other assigned duties. Key qualifications include being at least 18, able to stand for an 8-hour shift, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and possessing basic communication and mathematical skills.

TRUCK UNLOADER & SORTER:

A UniFirst Truck Unloader job primarily involves unloading soiled uniforms and other products from trucks, separating items by type, weighing them, and storing them for processing. Key responsibilities also include documenting changes to customer accounts, maintaining a clean work area, and adhering to all safety and PPE requirements. This role is physically demanding, requiring lifting and standing for extended periods, and often involves on-the-job training.

GARMENT SORTER & SHIPPER:

• 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

MATT ROLLER & ORDER BUILDER:

• Bundle, package, and roll articles in accordance with company requirements
• Handle flat good orders and select appropriate items
• Select appropriate items by style, color, etc.
• Inspect products for tears, holes, stains, excessive moisture, etc.
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

GARMENT INSPECTOR & HANGER:

• Count garments
• Hang garments to be processed through the steam tunnel
• Visually inspect all garments for tears, holes, stains, and damage
• Ensure all garments pass the UniFirst 20-point uniform inspection process
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance