Production Distribution Operator

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Tyler, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Distribution Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility and is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate handling of merchandise into and out of the facility. The role involves sorting and moving garments according to shipping schedules, routes, garment numbers, and customer numbers while monitoring garment quality and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Work takes place in a warehouse setting and follows a shift schedule that may include weekends. Overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

Ability to understand required training and written and verbal instructions.
Working knowledge of basic math skills.
Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule.
Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout an entire shift.
Ability to reach continuously at shoulder and/or overhead level.
Ability to use hands for grasping and other manipulations.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board.
Follow the shipping schedule and identify the initial step for separating garments into routes for the appropriate sort area.
Remove garments from the supply rail and place them on the appropriate conveyor or placard hook according to route, last-man number, or customer number, depending on the sort.
Hang shirts for the same route, followed by pants, before proceeding to the next batch or bar.
Remove odd garments and place them in the correct space on the odd-numbered garment bar.
Inform the supervisor of quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problems.
Watch the ends of supply bars for falling garments and re-hang fallen garments on the appropriate bar.
Stop the line when jams or other downstream problems occur and during breaks.
Monitor garments for wrinkles and remove garments that do not meet specified quality standards, including garments with ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow best practices in production activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.