Production Distribution Operator

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Cherry Hill, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Distribution Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, safely and accurately handling merchandise into and out of the facility. The role follows shipping schedules and routes garments through the appropriate sorting areas. It monitors garment quality and production flow, reports issues to a supervisor, and helps maintain a safe and clean work environment.

The position is based in a warehouse setting and involves repetitive motions, continuous reaching, grasping, and standing or walking for extended periods. The listed schedule is 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be included depending on the shift schedule, and overtime is 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 determine the initial step for separating garments into routes for the designated 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 all shirts of the same route, followed by all pants, before moving 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 about quality, mechanical, or shipping-schedule problems.
• Watch the ends of supply bars for falling garments and rehang them on the appropriate bar.
• Stop the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaks.
• Monitor garments for wrinkles and remove items that do not meet quality standards, including garments with ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and observe production safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED