Production Worker - Garment Tunnel Feeder - Union position, benefits, SE Portland - Alsco

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Classification:
Non-Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.     

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!                          

Job Summary:
The Garment Tunnel Feeder continuously grasps, sorts and grades clean garments and
then either feeds into a Steam Tunnel, operates garment press machinery, or sorts and folds for final finishing. Performs other tasks as required.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA       

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Subsidized Lunches

Free Tri-Met pass if used for work

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

Career Advancement

Learning & Development Opportunities

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions:

Grasp garments from a cart then sort, inspect and grade according to quality standards. Place garments on hangers and then onto the Steam Tunnel conveyor.
Safely operate a Garment Press, then hang pressed garments onto sort conveyor. Process garments according to type and written packing instructions. Sort and/or press other items such as chef caps or coveralls.
Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position. Follow instructions as directed by supervision. Keep work area neat and clean. Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:
Perform other production tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
Recognize, inspect and grade product.
Comprehend and follow written packing instructions. Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, seeing, hearing,
pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 25 lbs. 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 includes working with
and around large machinery, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

Travel Requirements:

None.

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

 Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 09/10/2021

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Production