Production Distribution Operator
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/or out of the facility. The role follows shipping schedules and sorts garments by route, last-man number, or customer number, while monitoring garment quality and production flow. The position is based in a warehouse setting and may involve exposure to changing outdoor weather, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. Work follows a shift schedule that may include weekends, with overtime required as needed. The position is located in Dayton, Ohio.
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 over an entire shift.
- Ability to continuously reach at shoulder and/or overhead level.
- Ability to use hands for grasping and other manipulations.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board.
- Follow shipping schedules 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 by route, last-man number, or customer number, depending on the sort.
- Hang all shirts for the same 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 the ends of supply bars for falling garments and re-hang them on the appropriate bar.
- Stop the line when jams or other downstream problems occur, and for breaks.
- Monitor garments for wrinkles and remove those 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 best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Pension.
- 80 hours of vacation per year.
- 40 hours of floating holidays per year.
- Paid sick time.
- Six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
