Counter-Sorter -

Alsco Uniforms; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Soil Counter/Sorter to handle, sort, count and record incoming soiled textiles from customers. You will identify damaged textiles and transfer materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth production operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and adherence to safety guidelines within an industrial laundry environment. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for growth at Alsco Uniforms.

Qualifications

• Color and size recognition is required.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Sort and count incoming soiled textiles by type, size and color.
• Identify damaged textiles and record details in the sorting system.
• Meet efficiency and safety standards; follow supervisor instructions.
• Work in additional production positions as needed.

Skills

Color/size recognition

Accurate counting

Follow directions

Job description

Classification

Non-Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary

The Soil Counter/Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. Identifies damaged or abused textiles. Prepares and transfers textiles to other departments. Performs other tasks as needed.

Our Full-time Employees Enjoy

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

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

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions

• Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count accurately.
• Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 50 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. Soiled linens come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities and shops.

Travel Requirements

• none.

Education

• none.

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

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Revised: 04/29/2022

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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