CMENDER C Mender

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
The Mender 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.

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.

Compensation

$18.95/hr

Alsco Uniforms is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and to maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, and consider applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or provincial human rights legislation. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process; please contact Recruiting at [email address/phone number] to request accommodation.

Pre-employment testing, including drug and alcohol screening, may be required.