Production Team Partner - Shipping Lead - UniFirst

UniFirst • Orlando, FL

11d

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and driven Production Team Partner to serve as a Shipping Leader. The role supervises the plant shipping area each day in accordance with production leadership directives, company policies, and location goals. Responsibilities include overseeing shipping operations and quality, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating and training team partners, monitoring equipment, and maintaining shipment records and documentation. The position includes on-the-job training, ongoing cross-training, and opportunities for career growth. UniFirst describes the schedule as a 40-hour work week, five days per week, with Saturdays and Sundays off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2–4 years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and quality in the plant’s shipping area.
• Observe team partners to ensure compliance with company, federal, and state safety and occupational regulations.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Schedule and ensure an adequate number of trained team partners.
• Train and coach team partners on assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Measure results with a focus on incremental continuous improvements.
• Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Oversee outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate and complete.
• Maintain reports, records, and documentation reflecting department activities.
• Ensure finished garments are properly sorted and staged for each route daily.
• Follow safety policies, HACCP, and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as described by the area supervisor or management.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• 401(k) 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
• Ongoing cross-training
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED