Production Worker & Feeder-Folder

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

Job summary

A leading uniform service provider located in Nanaimo seeks a Feeder/Folder responsible for handling, sorting, and finishing clean textiles. The role involves inspecting products and adhering to quality standards, folding, and packaging various textiles. The job requires physical stamina to lift up to 25 lbs and work in an industrial environment. Compensation starts at $18.95 per hour. This is an on-site position with no formal education required.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately recognize colors and sizes.
• Experience in inspecting and grading textiles.
• Skill in following written packing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Grasp, sort, and grade clean textiles.
• Fold and package textiles by hand.
• Feed textiles into machines for finishing.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Color recognition

Counting and sorting

Product inspection and grading

Following directions

Job description

Job Summary

The Feeder/Folder continuously grasps, sorts and grades clean textiles and then either folds by hand or feeds into an ironer or folding machine for final finishing. Performs other tasks as required.

Essential Functions

• Grasp textiles from a cart/bin then sort, inspect and grade according to quality standards.
• Fold, assemble and package by hand different types and sizes of textiles.
• Feed different types and sizes of textiles into ironers or folding machines.
• Place finished product onto conveyors or into carts, dump slings of product onto work tables.
• Move loaded or empty carts/bins within the production area.
• Process textiles according to type and written packing instructions.
• Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Additional Functions

• Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
• Recognize, inspect and grade product.
• Comprehend and follow written packing instructions.
• Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 25 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.

Travel Requirements

• none.

Education

• none.

Compensation

• $18.95 per hour pay.