Wash Aisle Lead

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Career advancement

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Team celebrations and scholarship机会

Job summary

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, OH is hiring a Wash Aisle Lead to run day-to-day wash floor operations and lead a small team of production associates. This hands-on role offers a stepping stone toward supervisory or operations progression.

You will schedule loads, coordinate drying, inspect linen quality, operate equipment safely, and ensure safety procedures are followed. On-site training and advancement opportunities are provided by the family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a small team of 2–3 production associates.
• Willingness to learn basic scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Able to follow established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Physically capable of demanding production work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign daily tasks to a team of 2–3 production associates, keeping work accurate and on schedule.
• Schedule wash loads and coordinate drying schedules to keep production flowing efficiently.
• Sort and process linen and textile products according to established procedures.
• Inspect products for cleanliness, quality, damage, and proper condition.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently, following training.
• Monitor chemical inventory levels.
• Fold, package, and prepare finished products for customer delivery.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Team coordination

Safety procedures

Dependable

Job description

Newark, OH | Wash Aisle, Linen & Textile Processing Plant
Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. | Newark, OH | Full-Time
Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is hiring a Wash Aisle Lead to run day-to-day wash floor operations and lead a small team of production associates. It's a hands-on role built as a stepping stone — if you want real experience scheduling loads, coordinating a crew, and keeping production moving before stepping into a supervisory or operations role, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and assign daily tasks to a team of 2–3 production associates, keeping work accurate and on schedule
• Schedule wash loads and coordinate drying schedules to keep production flowing efficiently
• Sort and process linen and textile products according to established procedures
• Inspect products for cleanliness, quality, damage, and proper condition
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently, following training
• Monitor chemical inventory levels
• Fold, package, and prepare finished products for customer delivery
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free

What You Need

• Dependable and highly motivated, with a genuine interest in growing into a leadership role
• Able to handle physically demanding work in a fast-paced production environment
• Willing to learn basic scheduling and workflow coordination
• Able to assign tasks and manage a small team's workflow throughout the day
• Able to follow established procedures and safety guidelines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Manufacturing, production, or wash/laundry experience preferred but not required

Why You'll Like It Here

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is part of a family-owned company with a history dating back to 1934 — we've grown from a single Petersburg, VA location into a multi-state textile rental service, but we've kept the local, people-first culture that built us. Here's what that looks like in practice:

• Comprehensive on-site training from experienced managers, so you're set up to succeed from day one
• Real career advancement — we prioritize promoting from within
• Competitive benefits: medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more
• A team that celebrates wins: recognition awards, landmark anniversary recognition, seasonal team celebrations, and scholarship opportunities for immediate family members
• A company that gives back: strong community involvement and a genuine commitment to sustainable, green practices

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Drug screen and background check required for this role.