Counter-Sorter

Alsco; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,161 - 24,442; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Registered Pension Plan (RPP)

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Disability

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco in Columbia, SC is seeking a Counter-Sorter to handle and sort incoming soiled textiles from various customers such as restaurants and hotels. Your role will involve identifying damaged items and ensuring efficient processing according to company standards.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and teamwork to support production flow. Benefits include healthcare, pension plans, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks for the entire shift.
• Flexibility to perform various tasks in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled textiles by type, size, and color.
• Count and transfer textiles into sorting systems.
• Identify and record damaged textiles.

Job description

Classification: Non-exempt

The Counter-Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. You will identify damaged or abused textiles and prepare and transfer textiles to other departments. You will report to the Production Manager. Hourly rate for this position is $15.10

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Comply with Spindle Job Classification efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow policy and procedures related to wearing assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Will function in a team environment.

What You Bring

• Support production flow.
• Flexibility to perform different tasks within the team based on daily operational needs.

Work Environment and Requirements

You will perform physical tasks throughout the work shift. These tasks include standing and walking for extended periods; reach overhead; push and pull carts or bins; grasp and handle textiles; lift up to 50 pounds; and stoop or bend.

Work in production areas of an industrial laundry facility may include exposure to temperature variations, humidity, odors, lint, and dust.

Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Soiled textiles come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and shops.

Benefits

• Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Extended Health Care, Dental Care
• Life Insurance, Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Accommodation

Alsco Uniforms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessible Canada Act, we are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please contact the branch with your request.

Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screening.

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