Counter-Sorter

Alsco; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Alsco in the United States is seeking a Soil Counter/Sorter to handle, count and sort incoming soiled textiles from customers. You will identify damaged textiles and transfer items to the appropriate departments, while recording results in sorting systems.

This non-exempt, full-time role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety standards in an industrial laundry environment. You will follow supervisor directions and support other production positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Color and size recognition required.
• Accurate counting skills essential.
• Ability to follow directions and work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming textiles by type, size, color.
• Count textiles manually or electronically and enter into sorting systems.
• Identify damaged textiles and record findings.
• Maintain efficiency and safety standards.
• Follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Color recognition

Counting accuracy

Manual counting

Education

None required

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

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.

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.

Revised:06/20/2019

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