Production Team Partner - Soiled Linen Sorter - UniFirst

UniFirst•Melrose Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join their UniFirst Family. This role is within the Production Department, where the team ensures all soiled items are accounted for to be properly laundered. UniFirst operates on a 5-day work week, with weekends off, and offers immediate openings with on-the-job training. The company is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry, employing over 14,000 team partners across 300,000 business customer locations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. UniFirst has been recognized in Selling Power magazine’s 'Best Companies to Sell For' list and Forbes magazine’s 'Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies' list. The company prides itself on a unique family culture, fostering an environment of diversity and offering opportunities for career growth through ongoing cross-training and internal promotions, with many managers having started on the production floor.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
Ability to lift up to 30 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

Nice To Haves

High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Count soiled wipers, cloths, aprons, towels, etc. coming back from customer stops
Ensure all soiled items are accounted for to get properly laundered, folded, and returned to the customer
Report processes accurately
Maintain a clean work area
Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines
Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management