Production Worker - Feeder-Folder

Alsco Uniforms; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in Nanaimo, Canada, is seeking a Feeder/Folder to sort, grade and fold textiles, and to feed fabrics into ironers or folding machines for finishing. The role requires careful inspection, adherence to packing instructions, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The position involves standing for shifts, handling various textile types, and following supervisor directions to meet efficiency and safety standards in an industrial laundry setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Grasp textiles from a cart/bin, then sort, inspect and grade according to quality standards.
• Fold, assemble and package by hand different types/sizes of textiles.
• Feed textiles into ironers or folding machines.
• Place finished product onto conveyors or into carts; manage product on work tables.
• Move loaded or empty carts/bins within the production area.
• Process textiles according to type and packing instructions.

Skills

Color and size sorting

Quality inspection

Reading packing instructions

Follow 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Alsco Uniforms is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and to maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, and consider applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or provincial human rights legislation. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process; please contact Recruiting at [email address/phone number] to request accommodation.

Pre-employment testing, including drug and alcohol screening, may be required.