Wash Aisle Lead

Newark, OH | Wash Aisle, Linen & Textile Processing Plant
Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. | Newark, OH | Full-Time
Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is hiring a Wash Aisle Lead to run day-to-day wash floor operations and lead a small team of production associates. It's a hands-on role built as a stepping stone — if you want real experience scheduling loads, coordinating a crew, and keeping production moving before stepping into a supervisory or operations role, we want to talk to you.

• Lead and assign daily tasks to a team of 2–3 production associates, keeping work accurate and on schedule
• Schedule wash loads and coordinate drying schedules to keep production flowing efficiently
• Sort and process linen and textile products according to established procedures
• Inspect products for cleanliness, quality, damage, and proper condition
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently, following training
• Monitor chemical inventory levels
• Fold, package, and prepare finished products for customer delivery
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free

• Dependable and highly motivated, with a genuine interest in growing into a leadership role
• Able to handle physically demanding work in a fast-paced production environment
• Willing to learn basic scheduling and workflow coordination
• Able to assign tasks and manage a small team's workflow throughout the day
• Able to follow established procedures and safety guidelines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Manufacturing, production, or wash/laundry experience preferred but not required

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is part of a family-owned company with a history dating back to 1934 — we've grown from a single Petersburg, VA location into a multi-state textile rental service, but we've kept the local, people-first culture that built us. Here's what that looks like in practice:

• Comprehensive on-site training from experienced managers, so you're set up to succeed from day one
• Real career advancement — we prioritize promoting from within
• Competitive benefits: medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more
• A team that celebrates wins: recognition awards, landmark anniversary recognition, seasonal team celebrations, and scholarship opportunities for immediate family members
• A company that gives back: strong community involvement and a genuine commitment to sustainable, green practices

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Drug screen and background check required for this role.