Production worker - Feeder Folder

Alsco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the textile industry is seeking a Feeder/Folder to join their team in Vancouver. The role involves sorting, grading, and folding textiles with a focus on efficiency and safety. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize colors and sizes.
• Accurate counting and sorting skills.
• Comprehension of written packing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, and grade textiles according to quality standards.
• Fold and package textiles by hand.
• Feed textiles into machines for finishing.

Skills

Sorting

Grading

Folding

Inspection

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
The Feeder/Folder continuously grasps, sorts and grades 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.