Production Distribution Operator

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Distribution Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, handling merchandise safely, efficiently, and accurately as it moves into and out of the facility. The role follows shipping schedules and garment sorting procedures, routes garments to the appropriate areas, monitors garment quality and production flow, and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

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.

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 steps 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 by route, last-man number, or customer number, as applicable.
Hang all shirts for a route, followed by all 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 supply bar ends 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 fail specified quality standards, including garments with ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and observe best practices in production activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.