Mender

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 Mender/Seamstress repairs damaged textiles using patching/sewing machines and by hand, according to production standards. May also sew on items such as name patches, labels or embroidery. Performs other tasks as required.

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:
-  Grasp textiles from a cart/bin then sort, inspect and grade according to production repair standards.
-  Safely and with skill operate machinery for patches, labels or stitching.
-  Process textiles according to type and written instructions.
-  Return repaired textiles back into service.
-  Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
-  Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
-  Keep work area neat and clean.
-  Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:
-  Perform other production tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
-  Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
-  Recognize, inspect and grade product.
-  Efficiently and with a high degree of skill, sew and safely operate sewing, labeling or patching machinery.
-  Comprehend and follow written packing instructions.
-  Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity:
-  Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, crouching, reaching overhead,using foot and hand controls, seeing, hearing, pushing, pulling, grasping, fine dexterity, lifting up to 30 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 working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

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: 04/29/2022