Mending And General Production Labor - Taber - UniFirst Canada

Job Summary - Perform assigned function(s) to mend or make alterations to garments or other goods
Job Detail -
- Inspect articles for damages.
- Mend torn/damaged articles as needed.
- Sort articles by article and material type.
- Organize and adjust articles as needed in preparation of monitoring.
- Bundle, package, and load processed articles into shipping containers.
- Utilize appropriate mending procedures to meet required comfort, appearance, and durability standards.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Complete paperwork and record keeping in a timely manner.
- Follow all safety rules and policies as outlined in training.
- Work to measurable standards of performance specific to job area.
- Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or production management.
 Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements:
Experience
- 6-9 months of related experience and/or training preferred
Education
- High school education and/or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words
 and between series of numbers.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measurement (volume and distance).
- Ability to operate Single Needle sewing machines is required
- Ability to operate various sealing machines is required to adhere repair patches to garments
- High level skill in the area of eye/hand/foot coordination is required
- Ability to operate a handheld monitor or automatic whole-body personnel monitoring devices.
Benefits & Perks:
Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time
 Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform 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 antidiscrimination laws.

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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