Bag Handler at Alsco in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Classification:
Non-Exempt

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.

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.

Revised:06/20/2019

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