Flat Lead

Alsco Uniforms; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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 Uniforms in the United States seeks a Flat Lead to perform supervisory tasks in the Feeder/Folder area while executing regular duties. This role leads teams, trains new hires, and ensures production standards are met without involving hiring or firing decisions.

The employee will monitor quality, coordinate workflows, and assist in other production tasks as needed, supporting vacations and absences to maintain operations.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
• Recognize, inspect and grade product.
• Able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
• Comprehend and follow direction by supervision.
• Communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee teams, train new hires, prep work areas, lay out or stage workflows, monitor quality.
• Monitor supplies, report equipment malfunctions or clear minor jams.
• Work in and provide relief and support to production areas for vacations, absences or other reasons.
• Operate laundry equipment and/or powered industrial truck as directed.
• Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards.
• Count, sort and handle soiled or processed product; feed, fold or grade textiles.

Skills

Team leadership

Train new hires

Quality monitoring

Workflow staging

Effective communication

Tools

Powered industrial truck

Job description

Job Summary

The Flat Lead performs some of the same tasks as a co-worker, such as a Feeder/Folder, but with added and limited supervisory tasks. For example, the Production Lead in the Feeder/Folder area would perform the regular duties of a Feeder/Folder, and would lead the group in meeting production standards, train new hires, monitor efficiencies or stage workflows. Not always assigned to one particular job, he or she is directed to perform a variety of tasks. Does not hire, fire and/or discipline employees.

Classification

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Flat Lead performs some of the same tasks as a co-worker, such as a Feeder/Folder, but with added and limited supervisory tasks. For example, the Production Lead in the Feeder/Folder area would perform the regular duties of a Feeder/Folder, and would lead the group in meeting production standards, train new hires, monitor efficiencies or stage workflows. Not always assigned to one particular job, he or she is directed to perform a variety of tasks. Does not hire, fire and/or discipline employees.

Essential Functions

• Lead employee teams, train new hires, prep work areas, lay out or stage workflows, monitor quality.
• Monitor supplies, report equipment malfunctions or clear minor jams.
• Work in and provide relief and support to production areas for vacations, absences or other reasons.
• Operate laundry equipment and/or powered industrial truck as directed.
• Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards.
• Count, sort and handle soiled or processed product. Roll, wrap, tie or package product. Feed, fold or grade textiles. Other Production tasks.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions

• Perform various production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
• Recognize, inspect and grade product.
• Able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
• Comprehend and follow direction by supervision.
• Communicate effectively.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands and Requirements consist of standing, walking, reaching, bending, sitting, lifting up to 75 lbs., stooping, hearing and speaking.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Production areas of a typical industrial laundry.

Travel Requirements

• none.

Education

• none.

Our 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)

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.

About Us

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.

At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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

Revised: 04/29/2022

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