-Production Associate - Product Separator

Cintas is seeking a Production Associate to support the Rental Division.

About the role

The Product Separator is responsible for sorting soiled and often smelly materials such as shop towels, aprons, and bar mops accurately into separate laundry bags. The associate monitors counts or weights by material type to determine when a new laundry bag is needed. Production Associates maintain the cleanliness of their work area and meet or exceed standards for quantity and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled materials (shop towels, aprons, bar mops) into separate laundry bags.
• Monitor counts or weights by material type to determine when a new laundry bag is needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Meet or exceed standards for quantity and quality of work.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must adhere to attendance policy.
• Must be willing to work in close proximity to others for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment with time pressures.
• Must be willing to handle soiled materials with pungent odors, using appropriate protective equipment.

Physical Qualifications

• Requires standing for most of the shift.
• Requires bending, squatting, or stooping to accomplish work activities.
• Requires physical activity, including lifting and moving materials, for most of the shift.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws.
• Work Ethic / Effort: Displays high effort and commitment; hardworking and dependable; prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Pleasant, cooperative, respectful, and courteous towards others.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
• Safety Orientation: Committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves honestly, fairly, and ethically; is trustworthy.
• Stress Tolerance/Resilience: Deals calmly and effectively with high-stress or high-pressure situations; recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Information Identification and Sorting: Identifies and arranges objects or actions in order according to rules; selectively identifies information needed to accomplish work.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The selection process may include:

• Application and resume review.
• Interviews.
• Job tryout (realistic job preview with compensation for time).

Not all applicants will progress through the entire process. Conditional job offers require a background check and drug screen. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums below the national average.
• Four medical plan options, including one at zero cost.
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (100% company-paid).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Skills development, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $18.40 - $22.98 per hour. The range accounts for skill sets, experience, training, and business needs. Compensation decisions depend on individual circumstances.

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift.