Pre-Tunnel Inspection

About the Company

UniFirst Corporation is a major provider of rental, leasing, and sales solutions for uniforms and facility services. The company has grown into one of the largest names in garment services and is included on the Forbes "Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies" list. With more than 14,000 team partners and over 250 facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, UniFirst emphasizes that employees are valued as part of a family-run organization. The company also places strong importance on developing people from within, with many senior leaders having advanced through internal growth.

UniFirst looks for people with a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and a genuine focus on delivering excellent customer service both inside and outside the organization.

Role Overview

This position supports the steam tunnel process by preparing garments and checking them carefully before they move forward in production. The role is based on maintaining quality standards and ensuring items are ready for the next stage of processing.

Key Duties

• Place garments on hangers so they can be sent through the steam tunnel.
• Inspect each item closely for tears, holes, stains, and other damage.
• Confirm that garments meet UniFirst's 10-point uniform inspection standard.
• Work in line with all safety rules and training guidelines.
• Carry out additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this position, candidates should be able to complete all essential duties to the expected performance standards for the job area. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with a supervisor.
• Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying or dividing by 10s and 100s.
• Comfort using American standard units for weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs and push up to 25 lbs.

Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

UniFirst states that it is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout employment. The company offers equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any protected ground under Canadian human rights law, including race, colour, national or ethnic origin, Indigenous identity, creed or religion, age, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, disability, genetic characteristics, pardoned conviction, or other protected grounds.

Recruitment Accommodations

Accessible and inclusive hiring support is available for applicants who need accommodations during any part of the recruitment process because of a disability or medical condition. Requests can be made by email at [email protected], through the EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com, or by calling the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979.

Candidate Safety and Privacy

Applicants are warned that recruiters will never ask for personal financial information during the hiring process. Any request for such details should be treated as potentially fraudulent.