Production Worker - Counter-Sorter

Alsco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A textile service company in Canada is looking for a Soil Counter/Sorter. In this role, you will handle, count, and sort incoming soiled textiles, ensuring that damaged items are identified and recorded. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to follow directions effectively. If you're detail-oriented and able to meet efficiency and safety standards, this job is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize colors and sizes.
• Must be able to count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles.
• Identifies damaged or abused textiles.
• Prepares and transfers textiles to other departments.

Skills

Recognize colors and sizes

Count accurately

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Soil Counter/Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. Identifies damaged or abused textiles. Prepares and transfers textiles to other departments. Performs other tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

• Open bag of soiled textiles, then sort them by type, size and color.
• Count textiles manually or electronically, and transfer them into sorting systems.
• Identify damaged or abused textiles and record into sorting systems.
• Meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions

• Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count accurately.
• Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 50 lbs. and stooping.
• Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust. Soiled linens come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities and shops.

Travel Requirements

none.

Education

none.