Summer Temporary - Laundry Assembler

Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a summer temporary position anticipated to work through Mid-End August. The position is part of the nation’s AbilityOne Program, which is one of the largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The program provides products and services such as janitorial and commercial laundry. The program also requires that 75% of the services provided are to be completed by individuals who meet the AbilityOne requirements. The Laundry Assembler will perform necessary laundry duties assigned during shifts to include; sorting soiled linens into carts by specific categories (standard linens, garments, and specialty items). Receive clean damp linen from washing/tumbler area and/or clean dry linens from dryers and fold, stack and tie into bundles or shrink wrap. The Laundry Assembler will ensure all work is performed at the highest level of quality utilizing flatwork ironing machinery. Duties include: feeding large items into flatwork ironing machinery, receiving linen from flatwork ironing machinery or folders; sort, fold, stack and tie into bundles and shrink wrap placing onto shelves or into carts. In addition, the incumbent will operate presser for finishing garments and fold or hand them on rocks, distribute stained or torn linen for rewashing per account. The Laundry Assembler will report to work prepared to accomplish duties as assigned and consistently communicate areas of concern or issues in an appropriate and timely manner to the Maintenance Engineer or Project Manager for resolution.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Must conduct themselves in a professional manner conducive to a product work environment.
Demonstrate good judgment.
Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
Good hand/eye coordination.
Must be able to communicate properly.
Work with persons with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions.
Reading and math ability is crucial.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stoop, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to see stains and torn linens.
Must be able to work some weekends and designated holidays.

Responsibilities

Sort soiled linens into carts by specific categories (standard linens, garments, and specialty items).
Receive clean damp linen from washing/tumbler area and/or clean dry linens from dryers and fold, stack and tie into bundles or shrink wrap.
Feed large items into flatwork ironing machinery.
Receive linen from flatwork ironing machinery or folders.
Sort, fold, stack and tie into bundles and shrink wrap, placing onto shelves or into carts.
Operate presser for finishing garments and fold or hand them on rocks.
Distribute stained or torn linen for rewashing per account.
Report to work prepared to accomplish duties as assigned.
Consistently communicate areas of concern or issues in an appropriate and timely manner to the Maintenance Engineer or Project Manager for resolution.