Counter-Sorter

Classification:
Non-Exempt
Revised:05/14/2014
Job Summary:
The Soil Counter/Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. Identifies damaged or abused textiles. Prepares and transfers textiles to other departments. Performs other tasks as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Open bag of soiled textiles, then sort them by type, size and color.
- Count textiles manually or electronically, and transfer them into sorting systems.
- Identify damaged or abused textiles and record into sorting systems.
- Meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
- Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
Additional Functions:
- Work in other production positions as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Recognize colors and sizes, count accurately.
- Comprehend and follow direction.
Typical Physical Activity:
- Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 50 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 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.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

High School (required)