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General Production – High School Co-op (Part-Time)

CompanyUniFirst
LocationOwensboro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for picking garments to fulfill customer orders and operating strapping equipment. Additionally, you will place strapped garments onto conveyor belts and participate in plant-wide safety activities.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
7453
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. UniFirst’s mission is “To serve the people who do the hard work. Helping them succeed and deliver for what gives their lives meaning.” Our continuous customer focus enables us to grow, to provide an equitable return on investment, and to create development opportunities for our Team Partners.
About the Role

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Picking Department, you will be responsible for picking garments to fulfill customer orders. 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%25 Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
 

What’s in it for you? 

Training: 

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances performance and assists with career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer part-time work: 2nd shift available

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:

  • Perform assigned tasks by utilizing established processes and procedures to ensure productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and overall performance.
  • Operate machines which includes strapping equipment.
  • Place totes of strapped garments onto conveyor belt and retrieve totes from designated areas.
  • Comply with work instructions as directed by leadership.
  • Participate in plant-wide safety activities.
  • Achieve performance and quality standards as set by the department.
  • Perform other duties as described by leadership.


What we’re looking for:

  • Actively seeking High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age or older
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to hear, talk, see, and distinguish between colors. Reasonable accommodations are provided.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
  • Ability stand for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

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.

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

Key Skills
Customer serviceAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationBasic mathematical functionsLiftingMachine operationSafety compliance
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsTradesCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
401k with company matchProfit sharingHealth insuranceEmployee assistance programLife insurancePaid time offDirect payroll depositTuition reimbursementEmployee discountEmployee referral bonuses