UniFirst reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(2,544 total reviews)
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Steven S. Sintros

70% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

UniFirst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,544 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
1.0
Dec 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

A paycheck, that's it. A couple nice people.

Cons

Training and onboarding were poorly structured. Onboarding consisted of brief virtual sessions (approximately one hour per day) covering multiple systems and order types, often rushed, interrupted, and without adequate hands-on practice. Despite this, expectations were that new hires should “know everything” quickly. The internal Doc ID system was largely ineffective, with many empty or incomplete links and materials that did not reflect the real complexity of orders. Orders and instructions frequently lacked sufficient detail, requiring judgment calls that had not been covered in training. Instructions from management and RSRs were often unclear or inconsistent, while priorities shifted constantly. Training was regularly interrupted by unrelated tasks and requests. The physical environment was loud and distracting due to open ceilings, with gossip and side conversations easily audible. Management participated in this behavior rather than addressing it and shared stories involving aggressive conduct toward members of the public, which felt inappropriate and unprofessional. Knowledge and responsibility were concentrated with one individual who expressed frustration about workload but did not support proper knowledge transfer. Pay did not reflect the pace, responsibility, or cognitive load required.

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UniFirst Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We take this feedback seriously and strive for continuous improvement.
5.0
Dec 21, 2025

Great Company!

Recommend
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Pros

I’ve been with UniFirst for eight years, and during that time I’ve consistently received ongoing training and exceptional support. UniFirst truly fosters a positive, family‑oriented culture where morale is high, encouraging, and collaborative. The company continually rolls out new tools that enhance the customer experience and make it easier for sales professionals to present solutions. Compensation is competitive, and I’ve been fortunate to receive several promotions based on performance. Our strong commitment to service and consistency is what truly sets UniFirst apart in the industry. I’m very proud to work here.

Cons

I really do not have any complaints.

4.0
Dec 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits were good and the local office worked well together.

Cons

Corporate decision makers decided my role was no longer needed throughout the country.

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UniFirst Response
6mo
We appreciate your time in writing a review. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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