Wash Aisle Operator

Alsco Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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 Inc. is seeking a Wash Aisle Operator in Northampton County, Bethlehem, to process soiled textiles through washing and drying. This role involves operating industrial laundry equipment, monitoring processes, and ensuring proper textile flow in production.

The ideal candidate must be capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting and handling textiles, and must adhere to safety regulations. Alsco offers a supportive work environment and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must perform physical tasks throughout the shift, including standing, walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and operate industrial washers and related equipment.
• Monitor washing and drying cycles, input required data into systems.
• Maintain efficient flow of textiles and ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Job description

The Wash Aisle Operator processes soiled textiles through the washing and drying stages. This is accomplished by loading and unloading textiles into equipment, monitoring processes, and transporting textiles to the next phase of production. You will report to the Production Manager.

You Will:

• Load, unload, and operate industrial washers, tumblers, extractors, lifts, hoists, and related laundry processing equipment.
• Monitor washing and drying cycles and input required data into automated washing systems.
• Maintain an efficient flow of textiles through the wash aisle and transport materials to the next stage of production.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, process issues, or quality concerns to supervision.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

What You Bring:

• Support production flow, as other departments rely on Wash Aisle productivity.
• Work as part of a team in a production environment.
• Flexibility to perform different tasks within the team based on daily operational needs.

Work Environment and Requirements:

• You will perform physical tasks throughout the work shift. These tasks include standing and walking for extended periods; reach overhead; push and pull carts or bins; grasp and handle textiles; lift up to 25 pounds; and stoop or bend.
• Work in production areas of an industrial laundry facility may include exposure to temperature variations, humidity, odors, lint, and dust.
• Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.
• Soiled textiles come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and shops.
• 401 K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Alsco Uniforms considers candidates for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, we do not discriminate based on genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Specifically, protected veteran status includes status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active‑duties wartime or campaign badge veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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