Production Team Partner - Shipping & Mending Lead - UniFirst

UniFirst • Richmond, VA

19d

About The Position

UniFirst is hiring a Production Team Partner to supervise the plant’s shipping and mending areas in accordance with production leadership directives, company policies, and location goals. The role oversees daily operations, quality, shipment processing, garment staging and mending, and team-partner training and safety compliance. On-the-job training and ongoing cross-training are provided. The position has a 40-hour, five-day work week, with Saturdays and Sundays off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations using American standard units of weight, volume, and distance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and quality in the shipping and mending areas of the plant.
• Train and coach team partners on assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments, including managing the lot system.
• 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 each day.
• Oversee garment inspection, repair, and replacement as necessary.
• Manage all aspects of the in-plant CAN (Change as Needed) process.
• Ensure mended products meet required comfort, appearance, and durability standards.
• Oversee mending work orders to ensure completion according to the shipping schedule.
• Observe team partners to ensure compliance with company, federal, and state safety and occupational regulations.
• Follow safety policies, HACCP requirements, and medical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed by the area supervisor or management.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and ongoing cross-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.
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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