Feeder-Folder

Alsco; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays)

Direct Deposit or Global Cash Card

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in Virginia is seeking a production associate to handle textiles through sorting, grading, folding, and packaging. The role requires feeding textiles into ironers or folding machines and maintaining clean, efficient work areas.

The position emphasizes following written packing instructions and safety standards, while supporting other production tasks as needed. Competitive benefits accompany long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
• Recognize, inspect, and grade products.
• Comprehend and follow written packing instructions.
• Comprehend and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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 the work area neat and clean.
• Work in other production positions as needed.

Skills

Color/size recognition

Sorting accuracy

Inspection and grading

Follow packing instructions

Job description

The Feeder/Folder continuously grasps, sorts, and grades clean textiles and then either folds by hand or feeds into an ironer or folding machine for final finishing. Performs other tasks as required.

About Us:

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 an 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!

• 401K Plan with Company Match


• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance


• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays


• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit


• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

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

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, and 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 the 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 products.


• Comprehend and follow written packing instructions.


• Comprehend and follow directions.

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 include variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint, and dust.

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

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