Packer/Tyer

Job Summary

The Packer/Tyer is responsible for wrapping clean linens in the appropriate bundle size using plastic twine and prepares clean linens for delivery.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

The Packer/Tyer may perform some or all of the following duties during a given shift:

• Checking packing notes
• Lining carts with plastic
• Retrieves clean bundles by referring to packing notes and loads them in appropriate customer cart
• Demonstrates friendly and respectful behavior in the work environment
• Assist in any job duty that is needed or instructed by Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Strong teamwork skills- ready and willing to work closely with team members
• Open, and able, to work, day or night shifts, and willing to rotate shifts depending on production needs
• Open to long hours and working weekends (Saturday/Sunday) when necessary
• Pass a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a plant environment

Physical Requirements.

• Physical demands include constant standing and frequent walking.
• Constant reaching above and below shoulder height, twisting, grasping items and work tools. 
• Repetitive hand movement includes simple and power grasping, fine manipulation and picking up, pushing, wrapping, tying, and pulling items on a constant basis. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required. 
• Ability to hear for safety and awareness of surroundings.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Work Environment

Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which may include working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature (non-air-conditioned work area), noise, humidity, and other hazards. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 

EEO Statement

Employees of Division Laundry Houston, LLC are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. 

Employees of Division Laundry Houston, LLC are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity such as, whistle blowing or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Division Laundry Houston, LLC are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.