Bag Handler

Company: Alsco
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionClassification: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 Bag Handler loads bags of soiled linen onto rail/conveyor systems to provide sort/count work stations with bags for processing. Assists sort/count workstations as needed. Transfers soil linen slings/carts to washroom or clean linen slings/carts to Flatwork area. May clean empty carts, and performs other tasks as needed.
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
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 work area clean.- Work in other production positions as needed.
Qualifications:- Recognize colors and sizes, count accurately.- Meet physical requirements of job.- Recognize colors, sizes and different product.- Comprehend and follow direction.
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 includes 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 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Revised: 09/10/2021Qualifications
BehaviorsEnthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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