Production Iron Operator

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Terre Haute, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Iron Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, safely, efficiently, and accurately handling merchandise entering and leaving the facility. The role stages and feeds merchandise onto an ironer, receives and folds merchandise from the ironer, identifies items that do not meet quality standards, verifies quantities, bundles items by type, and places bundles in the correct storage carts. The operator also maneuvers carts and maintains a safe, clean work environment while following production best practices.

Work takes place in a warehouse setting with regular exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The work involves repetitive motions throughout an entire shift, as well as bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, and other hand manipulations. The position requires standing and walking for long periods and the ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout an entire shift, including bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, and other hand manipulations.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and feed merchandise such as towels, napkins, tablecloths, and aprons onto the ironer to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
• Receive and fold merchandise from the ironer.
• Identify and segregate merchandise that does not meet quality standards because of rips, tears, holes, or stains.
• Verify merchandise quantities, bundle items by type, and place bundles in the correct storage carts.
• Maneuver full and empty carts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and observe best practices in production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed