Bag Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Classification : Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

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.

About Us:

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 an 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!

Our full-time employees enjoy:

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions:

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

Additional Functions:

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

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.

Typical Physical Activity:

• 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.

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

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.

Revised: 04/10/2024