Bag Handler

About the role

The Bag Handler loads bags of soiled linen onto rail/conveyor systems to provide sort/count workstations with bags for processing. Assists sort/count workstations as needed. Transfers soil linen slings/carts to the washroom or clean linen slings/carts to Flatwork area. May clean empty carts, and perform other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lift and load bags of soiled linen onto rail/conveyor systems.
• Transfer slings/bags/carts to other departments.
• Afford assistance to sort/count workstations as needed.
• Meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes and count accurately.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Recognize colors, sizes, and different products.
• Comprehend and follow directions.

Additional Functions

• Clean carts/bins as needed.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Work in other production positions as needed.

Essential Functions

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, constantly lifting up to 100 lbs., seeing, hearing, 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, which include variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint, and dust.
• Soiled linens come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and shops.

Travel Requirements

none.

Education

none.

Benefits

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.