Production Associates - industrial laundry - day or swing shift!

NW 23rd near Nw Thurman, Portland OR

Description

Aramark Uniform Services in NW Portland is accepting applications for production associates in our industrial laundry facility. These are full time union positions with great benefits including health insurance and paid time off. There are advancement opportunities available for strong performers. Position are M - F 5 am - 1:30 pm or 11:30 pm to 8 pm. Union position with benefits. Uniforms provided. Free parking or on bus lines 15, 17 and 77. (limited bus availability in am) A background check is required for this position. Individuals should apply by clicking the link below to enter our career page. Washroom Operator 11:30 am – 8 pm Hoists slings or pushes carts to wash area. Loads soiled merchandise into washers. Activates washers insuring proper weight, balance, water temperature and cleansing material. Removes clean merchandise from washers and moves by slings or carts to extractor, dryer, or steam tunnel. Maintains appropriate, required production records. Physical requirements include repetitive motion over the duration of the entire shift using arms, fine manipulation of hands, lifting, twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and climbing within a heavy work category which requires lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Entire work shift is performed both standing/walking on concrete. Work is performed in a non-climate controlled production environment subject to extreme temperature change. Work requires maintaining established production standards while adhering to established health, safety and housekeeping standards/guidelines. Must be 18 years or older, have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment; possess a positive attitude, flexible schedule and the ability to follow instructions and basic command of the English language is preferred. Soil Sorter 5 am – 1:30 pm Unloads soiled merchandise by dumping hanging canvas bags onto sorting table and emptying contents of bags onto sorting table. Sorts soiled merchandise by product type removing any debris and tosses sorted merchandise into staging area. Identify and segregate all product categories. This work is performed on a platform elevated approximately 2 feet above the ground. Physical requirements include repetitive motion over the duration of the entire shift using arms, fine manipulation of hands, lifting, twisting, bending, kneeling and climbing within a heavy work category which requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in a non-climate controlled production environment subject to extreme temperature change and odors and requires maintaining established production standards while adhering to established health, safety and housekeeping standards/guidelines. Must be 18 years or older, have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment; possess a positive attitude, flexibility and the ability to follow instructions and basic command of the English language is preferred. Soil Sorter 11:30 am – 8 pm Unloads soiled merchandise by dumping hanging canvas bags onto sorting table and emptying contents of bags onto sorting table. Sorts soiled merchandise by product type removing any debris and tosses sorted merchandise into staging area. Identify and segregate all product categories. This work is performed on a platform elevated approximately 2 feet above the ground. Physical requirements include repetitive motion over the duration of the entire shift using arms, fine manipulation of hands, lifting, twisting, bending, kneeling and climbing within a heavy work category which requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in a non-climate controlled production environment subject to extreme temperature change and odors and requires maintaining established production standards while adhering to established health, safety and housekeeping standards/guidelines. Must be 18 years or older, have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment; possess a positive attitude, flexibility and the ability to follow instructions and basic command of the English language is preferred. Tunnel Operator 5 AM – 1:30 PM Prepares their work station; Transfers hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid; For shirts, flips hanger up on to hanger aid, removes shirt from tub or table and dresses shirt on hanger, pulls sleeves out (if needed); For pants, removes pant from tub or table, grasps the zipper end while stretches the waist band with the other hand, applies one brisk shake to allow pant crease to fall in place, lays the pant over the hanger aid, advances the hanger up to the slotted area, and removes the pant from the hanging aid; Identifies any merchandise repairs not meeting specified quality standards in terms of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn/worn labels/emblems, or missing buttons with the application of a twist tie to the hanger of item that needs repair; Ensures that garment is placed on an open conveyor pick; Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Other duties as assigned Maintenance Engineer The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining our industrial equipment, support systems, and facility in the best condition to maximize our production efficiency. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a self-starter and proficient at troubleshooting and problem solving. You will be required to complete Preventive Maintenance, parts inventory, utility consumption and equipment material history. You will be part of a team that provides technical/equipment support for high volume laundry facility. Aramark is a federal contractor and requests priority referrals of protected veterans. EOE, Male/Female/Disability/Veteran FRAUD ALERT: ARAMARK will never ask an applicant to supply his or her social security number electronically or via email to apply for a job with ARAMARK.