Procurement Specialist Jobs at UniFirst with Visa Sponsorship
UniFirst hires Procurement Specialists to manage supplier relationships and sourcing across its uniform and workwear supply chain. The company has sponsored work visas for this function, making it a viable target if you're pursuing H-1B, OPT, or TN pathways in procurement.
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At UniFirst, we Always Deliver—for our customers and our people. Join us as a Route Coverage Specialist, a key service professional integral to the success of our operations. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional service by stepping in to cover delivery routes when our Route Service Representatives (RSRs) are unavailable. With training on multiple routes, you’ll ensure our valued customers experience seamless service every time. This dynamic, fast-paced opportunity is perfect for someone proactive, agile, and who enjoys variety.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What Your Role Entails:
- Develop Proficiency Across Multiple Routes: Learn the ins and outs of multiple routes, including customer-specific details, to provide top-tier service.
- Deliver Garments and Product to Customers: Safely load, transport, and unload clean garments, flat goods, and other products to customers along established routes. Collect and secure used or soiled garments and products for return, ensuring timely and accurate service to meet customer standards.
- Provide Excellent Customer Service: Step in and deliver high-quality service, supporting strong customer relationships through positive interactions and clear communication.
- Problem Solving: Resolve customer requests independently, using problem-solving skills to ensure satisfaction and maintain customer loyalty.
- Operational Excellence: Accurately manage invoices, conduct inventory audits, and maintain the safety and appearance of your vehicle.
- Safety: Follow all traffic laws, safety standards, and company policies to ensure the safety and well-being of yourself, your customers, and the company.
- Route Support: Collaborate with the Service and Management Teams to support new account installations, assist RSRs on routes, contribute to rerouting efforts, and collections. You will also have the opportunity to upsell and strengthen customer relationships.
- Effective Communication: Share customer feedback and potential solutions with location leadership. Stay informed about competitor activity in the local market.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Time Management & Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing routes, conditions, and customer needs.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: UniFirst is a service-driven company, and as a Route Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaboration & Team Support: While autonomy is key, collaboration within the Service, Production, Sales and Office Department is essential to ensure success.
WHY YOU’LL ENJOY THIS ROLE
- Variety: Every day brings new routes and new experiences, ensuring no two days are alike.
- Agility: Perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy navigating different routes, weather conditions, and schedules.
- Autonomy: Work independently while being part of a supportive team that values service excellence and adaptability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring to UniFirst:
- Driver’s License & Safe Driving Record: Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
- DOT Compliance: Meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including a physical exam.
- Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or military service required.
- Strong Customer Service Skills: Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented mindset and providing excellent customer service.
- Relevant Experience: Prior experience in customer service, route sales, or delivery roles is a plus!
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using and learning new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs., with the ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You Will Benefit From:
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday day shift schedule.
- Career Development: Continuous training and growth opportunities.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive work environment that values a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Join UniFirst for a Rewarding Career
At UniFirst, you'll find opportunities for advancement in a supportive and diverse environment. If you're ready to take on a dynamic, customer-focused role with plenty of room for growth, we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT UNIFIRST
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 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.
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.
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 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
INTRODUCTION
At UniFirst, we Always Deliver—for our customers and our people. Join us as a Route Coverage Specialist, a key service professional integral to the success of our operations. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional service by stepping in to cover delivery routes when our Route Service Representatives (RSRs) are unavailable. With training on multiple routes, you’ll ensure our valued customers experience seamless service every time. This dynamic, fast-paced opportunity is perfect for someone proactive, agile, and who enjoys variety.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What Your Role Entails:
- Develop Proficiency Across Multiple Routes: Learn the ins and outs of multiple routes, including customer-specific details, to provide top-tier service.
- Deliver Garments and Product to Customers: Safely load, transport, and unload clean garments, flat goods, and other products to customers along established routes. Collect and secure used or soiled garments and products for return, ensuring timely and accurate service to meet customer standards.
- Provide Excellent Customer Service: Step in and deliver high-quality service, supporting strong customer relationships through positive interactions and clear communication.
- Problem Solving: Resolve customer requests independently, using problem-solving skills to ensure satisfaction and maintain customer loyalty.
- Operational Excellence: Accurately manage invoices, conduct inventory audits, and maintain the safety and appearance of your vehicle.
- Safety: Follow all traffic laws, safety standards, and company policies to ensure the safety and well-being of yourself, your customers, and the company.
- Route Support: Collaborate with the Service and Management Teams to support new account installations, assist RSRs on routes, contribute to rerouting efforts, and collections. You will also have the opportunity to upsell and strengthen customer relationships.
- Effective Communication: Share customer feedback and potential solutions with location leadership. Stay informed about competitor activity in the local market.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Time Management & Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing routes, conditions, and customer needs.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: UniFirst is a service-driven company, and as a Route Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaboration & Team Support: While autonomy is key, collaboration within the Service, Production, Sales and Office Department is essential to ensure success.
WHY YOU’LL ENJOY THIS ROLE
- Variety: Every day brings new routes and new experiences, ensuring no two days are alike.
- Agility: Perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy navigating different routes, weather conditions, and schedules.
- Autonomy: Work independently while being part of a supportive team that values service excellence and adaptability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring to UniFirst:
- Driver’s License & Safe Driving Record: Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
- DOT Compliance: Meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including a physical exam.
- Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or military service required.
- Strong Customer Service Skills: Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented mindset and providing excellent customer service.
- Relevant Experience: Prior experience in customer service, route sales, or delivery roles is a plus!
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using and learning new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs., with the ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You Will Benefit From:
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday day shift schedule.
- Career Development: Continuous training and growth opportunities.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive work environment that values a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Join UniFirst for a Rewarding Career
At UniFirst, you'll find opportunities for advancement in a supportive and diverse environment. If you're ready to take on a dynamic, customer-focused role with plenty of room for growth, we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT UNIFIRST
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 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.
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.
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 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
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Tailor your resume to supply chain sourcing
UniFirst's procurement roles center on vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction within a manufacturing-adjacent supply chain. Frame your resume around those outcomes rather than general purchasing tasks to clear the initial screen.
Verify your degree field before applying
H-1B specialty occupation requires your degree to align directly with the Procurement Specialist role. Supply chain, business administration, and operations management degrees are the strongest fits. A mismatch here is grounds for a USCIS request for evidence.
Target UniFirst's regional distribution openings
UniFirst posts Procurement Specialist roles across multiple U.S. locations tied to its service and distribution network. Applying to regional postings rather than only corporate headquarters widens your opportunity set and can accelerate the hiring timeline.
Confirm OPT STEM extension eligibility early
Procurement and supply chain roles can qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before your standard OPT period ends to avoid a gap.
Use Migrate Mate to track UniFirst procurement postings
UniFirst's sponsorship-eligible Procurement Specialist openings aren't always easy to surface through general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for UniFirst roles that support visa sponsorship so you're applying at the right moment.
Clarify the LCA timeline with your hiring manager
Before your H-1B start date, UniFirst must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Ask your recruiter where that process stands during offer negotiation so you're not caught waiting on certification after your acceptance.
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Find Procurement Specialist at UniFirst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does UniFirst sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Specialists?
Yes, UniFirst has sponsored H-1B visas for Procurement Specialists. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given its requirement for a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Sponsorship is not automatic, so confirm the company's willingness to file during the offer stage rather than assuming it.
How do I apply for Procurement Specialist jobs at UniFirst?
Applications go through UniFirst's careers portal. Search for Procurement Specialist openings by location or job category. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse UniFirst's current sponsorship-eligible procurement postings in one place, which makes it easier to identify roles where visa support is likely before you invest time in the application.
Which visa types are commonly used for Procurement Specialist roles at UniFirst?
UniFirst has worked with H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visa holders for roles in this function. F-1 OPT is the most common entry point for recent graduates, with H-1B sponsorship typically pursued once you've secured an offer and demonstrated fit. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose degree and job duties meet the qualifying categories.
What qualifications does UniFirst expect for a Procurement Specialist?
UniFirst's Procurement Specialist roles generally require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or operations, along with demonstrated experience in vendor sourcing, contract management, or cost analysis. Familiarity with ERP systems is frequently cited. Roles within a workwear and uniform supply chain reward candidates who understand category management and supplier performance metrics.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap and filing calendar?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March for an October 1 start date. To meet that timeline, you need a job offer finalized well before March so your employer can register in the lottery. If you miss the cap, cap-exempt options and OPT extensions can bridge the gap while you position for the following year's cycle.
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