UniFirst reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(2,540 total reviews)
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Steven S. Sintros

70% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

UniFirst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UniFirst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.4 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Feb 15, 2017

Production Manager

Recommend
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Pros

UniFirst is a multinational company. It offers career opportunities in numerous job categories. UniFirst is family oriented business, treating its employees fairly and offering many employment benefits.

Cons

UniFirst is not located in all areas of Canada at the present time.

5.0
Dec 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

UniFirst is a large corporation yet has the roots of a family run business. There is always opportunity to move up in within the company and because it is North America wide, it can take you to new cities if desired. Rigorous training upon hire sets any sales person up for success within the company, and helps build desired assets from other companies. The base pay is great and the commission (which is over and above) can be lucrative. The company also offers full benefits! If you work hard, you are able to earn a company paid tropical vacation, and throughout the year you can be selected to attend all expense paid work seminars within the company's head quarters. The work environment is a positive one and the president of the company is very involved and truly cares about his employees. We are able to work independently because the company puts in the trust and confidence in their employees to get the job done.

Cons

The administration work really slows down the progress of sales. This specific position is not for everyone, it can be challenging and competitive. A lot of work days you are "on your own", which means you don't really work with your team on a day to day basis. The route sales reps can sometimes be overloaded.

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UniFirst Response
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Thank you for your feedback! It is music to our ears when we hear from Team Partners that have experienced firsthand the Family Culture we strive for. There is definitely a LOT of potential at UniFirst for those that seek career advancement. We promote from within whenever possible and there are many rewards for hard work.
3.0
Jun 13, 2016

Student

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I'm a student at the University of Amsterdam. Currently studying Economics. I highly recommend the university.

Cons

Not very international orientated. The connection with corporate's is not very strong. They just reinvest in their real estate.

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