Flatwork Lead Person

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 Flat Lead performs some of the same tasks as a co-worker, such as a Feeder/Folder, but with added and limited supervisory tasks. For example, the Production Lead in the Feeder/Folder area would perform the regular duties of a Feeder/Folder, and would lead the group in meeting production standards, train new hires, monitor efficiencies or stage workflows. Not always assigned to one particular job, he or she is directed to perform a variety of tasks. Does not hire, fire and/or discipline employees.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

• 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:
- Lead employee teams, train new hires, prep work areas, lay out or stage workflows, monitor quality.
- Monitor supplies, report equipment malfunctions or clear minor jams.
- Work in and provide relief and support to production areas for vacations, absences or other reasons.
- Operate laundry equipment and/or powered industrial truck as directed.
- Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards.
- Count, sort and handle soiled or processed product. Roll, wrap, tie or package product. Feed, fold or grade textiles. Other Production tasks. .
- Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:
- Perform various production tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
- Recognize, inspect and grade product.
- Able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
- Comprehend and follow direction by supervision.
- Communicate effectively.

Typical Physical Activity:
- Physical Demands and Requirements consist of standing, walking, reaching, bending, sitting, lifting up to 75 lbs., stooping, hearing and speaking.

Typical Environmental Conditions:
- Production areas of a typical industrial laundry.

Travel Requirements:
- none.
Education:
- none.

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

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: 09/10/2021

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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