Summer Temporary - Laundry Material Handler

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Goodwill of Colorado as a Summer Temporary - Laundry Material Handler. This entry-level full-time position involves a variety of laundry duties with opportunities for paid sick time and daily pay benefits. Ideal candidates should possess attention to detail and strong customer service skills, along with the physical ability to lift and transport linens.

Benefits

Daily Pay option

Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laundry duties including stocking shelving and transporting linens.
• Ensure all work is performed at the highest level of quality.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Customer service

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Summer Temporary - Laundry Material Handler

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On-Site Hiring Event Wednesday, June 11th from 1pm - 3pm

Fresh Start Laundry - 2845 South Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Apply online and come ready for an interview with our hiring managers

Applications due by June 17, 2024

Summer temporary position anticipated to work through Mid-End August

Pay: $17.75 per hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule/Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am start or 9 am start; Full-Time 30+ hours/week; OT mandatory as needed

This job is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

This position is part of the nation’s AbilityOne Program. AbilityOne is one of the largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Through nonprofit agencies (such as Discover Goodwill), the program provides products and services such as janitorial and commercial laundry. The program also requires that 75% of the services provided are to be completed by individuals who meet the AbilityOne requirements (blind or have significant disabilities). If you feel you meet the requirements to work on an AbilityOne contract and are interested in providing our services, please let us know by applying today.

Objective

To ensure that a variety of routine laundry duties, such as stocking shelving, transporting cleaned and soiled linens throughout the facility, providing linen distribution in pre-designated areas of the facility and other assigned duties are performed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Other Requirements/Preferences

The incumbent must conduct themselves in a professional manner conducive to a product work environment, demonstrate good judgment, ability to interpret and follow instructions, and good hand/eye coordination. The incumbent must be able to communicate properly and work with persons with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions.

The incumbent must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stoop, walk, and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to see stains and torn linens. Must be able to work some weekends and designated holidays.

Key Responsibility Areas

Your specific activities will include:

• Ability to interpret and follow instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good attention to detail in seeing torn or stained linens.
• Ensure all work is performed at the highest level of quality.
• Excellent customer service and a pleasant demeanor, with a spirit of cooperation.
  
  

Keys to Success

Job Description

To excel in this role, you must conduct yourself in a professional manner conducive to a product work environment, demonstrate good judgment, show yourself to be responsible and show initiative. You also will need to take a hands-on approach and contribute beyond your job description, as everyone at Goodwill does. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Laundry Material Handler, you will:

• Communicate effectively
• Embrace the Goodwill vision and mission
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs, if required.
  
  

If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: Material Handler Dept Number: 2010

(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)

Guide To Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never
  
  

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

Carrying

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

Light: 14 lbs & under - NEVER

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

Reaching

Above Shoulder - NEVER

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - NEVER

SQUAT - NEVER

Climbing

Use of legs only (stairs) - NEVER

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - NEVER

Vision

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

Hands/Fingers

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - OCCASIONALLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - NEVER

SPEAKING - NEVER

OTHER, Please Describe -

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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