route sales representative

sales representative

cleaner

truck driver

production worker

General Linen Service

Do NOT work for this company! The COO is single handedly running this company into the ground. The turnover rate is astronomical! It is my understanding that since the current COO came on board 2 years ago there have been over 50 people let go, not quit, let go! The number is higher when including the people that have quit. The office conditions are disgusting, dust so thick on the air vents they are black, there is mouse droppings every where and the essence of misery hangs thick in the air. Backstabbing & rumors flying are a daily event. People that are hard workers, with a brain in their head are run out or fired.  Perfection is expected and outside the box thinking is discouraged. No one cares if your efforts produce results, all that matters is that you kiss the COO's behind or you'll find yourself out of a job. Fortunately I was able to escape this pit of despair on my terms and started a new job the next day. This place is the labor board's nightmare! I repeat you DO NOT WANT to work for this company!
If you are hired as a temp, the management will drop hints that you will be hired permanent but then towards the end of your temp contract they go to the same recruiter you are with to replace you! They go through temps like used tissues because it is to their advantage to not hire you as a permanent employee...they don't have to provide insurance/benefits, you don't get paid for holidays, if they let you go they are not the responsible party for unemployment (so it makes their unemployment rate/turnover rate appear to be lower), they get cheap work out of you and then cut you off at the end of the contract period. Do NOT even temp at this place, avoid at all cost!

I worked for General Linen Service for 2 years. It was hard work for my team and I. No doubt very undesirable conditions (extreme heat and cold) due to being near the bay doors, where the trucks unloaded dirty laundry year round. The heating system was ineffective and absolutely no air conditioniong existed to provide relief to the workers in my department. Understandably an air conditioning system would've added to overhead cost, with the bay doors being open constantly in the summer. However, each counting station/table used to be equipped with a personal fan when I started. These fans began to fail, as would any electrical device overtime. Instead of a few fans being replaced, someone decided that all fans should be removed so no operator would feel they were left out and all operators would endure the same heat as each other. I've seen personnel change out on a weekly basis. I've seen managers and even plant managers change out during my two year stay. This company doesn't require background or drug checks. I love the friends I made there, however on several occasions there was some alcohol abuse.. I was left with very little power to take care of these issues. This company (as much as I liked the individuals working there) should not be looked at as a career opportunity but as a job.

Worked there for many years. Started off as a great company with good benefits and ample opportunity for monetary gain. Everytime upper management was overhauled it steadily changed to a Toxic Work environment. The current regime of management has managed to drive this company straight into the ground. The company lacks focus and attention to its employees and doesn't invest anything back into the company for equipment and new personnel. You are treated less than humane at times and are micromanaged at every aspect of your job. Equipment is faulty and continuously broken . Unfortunately they expanded the company without securing its base and the whole thing is slowly day by day toppling over. There services are high priced and their quality is sub par at best. There are great employees that work there and are a pleasure for customers to deal with on a daily basis yet the company has put them into a position where they have to make excuses all the time and are constantly working extra hours from lack of production and poor planning . Without consolidation and good management this company will probably sell or shut their doors within the next 5 years. If your looking for a career this isn't the place to start. If your looking for temporary work until something better to come along its a decent salary to tide you over.

I joined GLS during a upper management hiring initiative and a period of intentional change, and it’s been one of the most rewarding roles I’ve ever had. The company is investing heavily in building a strong team and revitalizing its operations, and I’ve felt that commitment from day one.
Compensation and benefits are competitive, and professional development is clearly a priority. My onboarding included hands-on training and access to third-party programs like Sandler Training—all fully covered by the company. The work environment is fast-paced and presents complex challenges, which I personally find energizing and aligned with my career goals.
Leadership has been transparent about the company’s history and current objectives, and I’ve been given real autonomy to contribute meaningfully. My ideas have been welcomed, and I’ve felt supported in driving improvements.
While roles across the company vary and many are inherently challenging—from early morning shifts to hands-on production work—I believe the changes underway will trickle to every department in a positive way. It’s a great time to be part of GLS, and I’m genuinely excited about what’s ahead.

The first thing that I notices was how professional the business is run.  From the Owner to staff, everyone equally does their part.  It is a very Family oriented business where when it comes to work everyone takes it very seriously and looks out for one another - To always help whenever and wherever it is needed.  Also, when the time is right everyone has their laughs with one another.  General Linen prides itself on customer service and that is number one at all times.  At any time they will do whatever it takes to make the customer happy.  All of General Linen's departments have serious but fun Managers.  They expect you to do your job to the best of your ability but also let you know when your doing great and meeting their expectations.  In my 11 months as a General Linen employee I have learned a lot and also have gained great respect for the Company and the personnel as a whole.  It's great to work at a place that everyone is treated equally and you matter to everyone around!

Honestly; thrilled I worked there. General Linen really gave me the tools to be my own boss. You're given a decent amount of responsibility when you work there, which in my opinion was a good thing. The pay was pretty good and you're constantly given bonuses for doing your job essentially. Like any business, the main goal is to turn a profit. When I worked there they would compensate You for doing better and throw bonuses at you. There were some drivers making some serious coin at that place. The sky was the limit as long as you had a good work ethic. The vast majority of the employees working there have worked there for over 5 years. It was a well run 3rd generation company with amazing benefits and management that listened to its employees. My experience there allowed me to build my resume and take a job out of state. Working there helped my career and my family.

Horrible place to work. Great people do work there but it’s a revolving door because everyone is treated unfairly! The management doesn’t care about anyone. If you work hard and try to stand out, it becomes an expectation and you get degraded daily if not. You will work regular hours or less during slow time(winter) but for summer hang on it’s 6am-5pm daily including mandatory saturdays the only some get held accountable for showing up. And you are working in 80+heat and -20 cold. The general manager cares about no one but who he’s trying to impress that day! All the managers lie constantly and never follow through. The place is filthy and they consistently put you in danger because they’re not following safety protocols. If you need a job it’s money but anything else would be better!!!!!

Typical day is 6am to 2:30pm fast paced, time goes by quickly. One of the things that I have learned is that there is a lot more than you would think in the processing of laundry.
Management has changed and they have a great team put together. They are supportive and listen to suggestion. The management team makes you feel like you matter and that your part of a family.
The culture here had some challenges in the distant past but has definitely changed for the better. The management team is continuously working to improve and to make GLS a great place to work.
The toughest part of the job to me is probably the heat. GLS provides cooling stations and mandatory breaks to hydrate.
The most enjoyable part of the job is our production team and seeing them each and every day. We know what needs to be done and work hard to get it done.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Several  good co-workers.Tough to find very much else that's good.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Added responsibilities unrelated to my job. Management says one thing in person, puts something different in writing. Difficult to trust management. Treated as a replaceable asset at best. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment is not at all comfortable. Building has roof leaks and inadequate heating. Need to wear a coat and hat during the winter. During the summer people pass out from the heat. Culture is horrible. People are treated like dirt.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to work at the same time but never know what is going to be expected of you at any given moment.

There are opportunities to grow and advance. With my role I am able to work with all the departments in the company from Administrative, Production, Sales, Service, Maintenance and Executives and understand most angles of the business. We have an excellent Team environment. We have a helpful and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy going to work is a PLUS. Having a job you actually like and getting up in the morning knowing you are going to be spending the day with people you actually want to be around is rare. Here at GLS we are more than just a company we are a family.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Route sales representative 3 salaries reported	$68,567 per year
Sales representative 20 salaries reported	$80,000 per year
Cleaner 35 salaries reported	$13.07 per hour
Truck driver 4 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Production worker 2 salaries reported	$16.80 per hour

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