Production Team Partner - Garment Mender - UniFirst

　　Location:

　　Norfolk, Virginia

　　Job ID

　　2400360

　　Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

　　UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Alterations & Mending Department, you will be working as a team to ensure customer garments are always in exceptional condition through quality inspection and garment mending. 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:

　　Receive all mending work orders and products requiring mending from Route Sales and garment finishing area

　　Repair defects in garments as needed using the correct mending procedure in a timely manner

　　Maintain a clean work area

　　Complete paperwork and record keep in a timely manner

　　Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines

　　Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management

　　Qualifications

　　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 for an 8-hour shift

　　Ability to lift up to 25 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

　　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.

　　UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call to let us know the nature of your request.

　　UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

　　UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

　　If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or

　　call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.