2nd Shift | Sew Seal Production Operator - UniFirst Owensboro

UniFirst•Owensboro, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry. UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family! UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally. Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you. UniFirst is an equal opportunity 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

Requirements

Read and write English
Follow verbal and/or written instructions
Perform basic mathematical functions
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed verbal and/or written instructions
Standing and sitting for long periods of time while operating equipment
Frequently required to walk and constantly required to stand to perform all functions related to Sew/Seal and Cutting
Occasionally sit while performing the hemming functions of this position
Frequently bend, squat, and reach overhead
Occasionally kneel
Constantly grasp
Regularly required to use leg and foot to operate foot pedal actuated machines
Regularly required to stoop and/or bend to place garments on conveyor and push loaded carts and hampers
Constantly required to lift up to 15 lbs
Frequently required to lift and/or move frequently up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 30 lbs
Frequently push up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs.
Possess the ability to talk, hear, see, and distinguish between colors
Cross-training in other areas of the facility

Responsibilities

Meet and comply with company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, work performance, quality, and attendance.
Responsible for applying ID Tags and Emblems to garments as per instructions based on dwell time, placement instructions, stitches per inch, etc.
Cut garments and hem to required length as per instructions.
Ensure that the SKU and quantity of garment as per pick ticket are correct.
Personal Protective Equipment is required in this area.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by a supervisor or team leader.
Work overtime as necessary (Part-time can volunteer not to exceed 29 hours).
Actively participate in plant-wide safety activities.