UniFirst Corporation · 12 hours ago
Engineering Technician I
United States-Kentucky
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUniFirst Corporation is an international leader in garment and uniform services. The Engineering Technician I role supports operational excellence by driving process improvements and maintaining labor standards while collaborating with various teams to enhance workflows in a dynamic distribution environment.
B2BFacilities Support ServicesFirst AidLaundry and Dry-cleaningRentalRetailTextilesTraining
Responsibilities
Assist with the Development and maintenance of engineered labor standards using time studies, work measurement, and process observations
Validate standards through work sampling, spot pace rating, and statistical analysis
Maintain labor data in Labor Management Systems and ensure accurate reflection of process changes
Support incentive pay accuracy by validating standards and assisting in the rollout and ongoing calibration of productivity expectations
Provide training, documentation, and guidance to Distribution Center managers on labor standards and LMS reporting
Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to assess current manufacturing and distribution practices
Design, redesign, and optimize layouts, workflows, and tools to enhance throughput, ergonomics, and space utilization
Support site-level 5S initiatives to improve floor space, visual controls, and product flow
Assist with space and capacity analysis using CAD tools and layout modeling
Perform value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and time studies to identify and eliminate waste
Document standard work and partner with operations to implement improvements that align with Lean Manufacturing and Safety principles
Support specific CI (Continuous Improvement) projects in coordination with front-line leadership and cross-functional teams
Analyze production data for trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Assist the Accounting department in understanding cost variances related to labor, throughput, and material usage
Recommend and justify process changes with measurable savings in cost, time, or resources
Support cost-reduction initiatives by optimizing labor, materials, and process design
Develop clear documentation of procedures, methods, and training materials in partnership with Operations, Training, and HR
Maintain and distribute updated SOPs, labor metrics, and individual performance reports
Serve as a technical resource for onboarding, training, and reinforcing best practices in engineered standards and workflow design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or Associate degree with relevant experience)
0–2 years of experience in industrial/process engineering, labor standards, or manufacturing/distribution environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams); experience with Excel modeling and pivot tables preferred
Experience with stopwatch time studies, standard data systems, and performance rating methods
Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, ergonomics, safety regulations, and 5S methodology
Basic to intermediate skills in AutoCAD or similar layout design tools
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Excel modeling and pivot tables preferred
Benefits
401K with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
30% Employee Discount
Employee Referral Bonuses
Company
UniFirst Corporation
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1983-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
Kelly Rooney
COO
Michael Croatti
EVP
Recent News
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