Counter-Sorter

Alsco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Counter-Sorter to handle, count, sort and record incoming soiled textiles. The role involves identifying damaged textiles and transferring them to other departments. This position requires physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying conditions common to industrial laundry facilities.

The ideal candidate should be flexible and capable of supporting production flow. Alsco offers benefits like a 401 K Plan with company match, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

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 safety standards for the position.
• Follow policy related to assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Will function in a team environment.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 401 K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alsco Uniforms considers candidates for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, we do not discriminate based on genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Specifically, protected veteran status includes status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veteran.