Team Lead, Picking - UniFirst Owensboro

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Team Lead to join our UniFirst Family. As a Lead in the Picking Department, you will be monitoring the workflow for the induction, packing, and shipping of uniforms. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K 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.

What’s in it for you?

Training

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance

We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!

Career Growth

Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Culture

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor the workflow for the induction, packing, and accurate shipping of garments.
• Support the training and development of team partners.
• Answer questions and provide resources to team partners.
• Communicate with all levels of management when high priority situations arise.
• Participate in plant-wide safety activities.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• One or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, includes the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must possess the ability to hear, talk, see, and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.