Production Iron Operator

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

3d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Iron Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility and is responsible for safely, efficiently, and accurately handling merchandise into and/or out of the facility. The role stages and feeds merchandise onto an ironer, receives and folds merchandise from the ironer, identifies items that fail quality standards, verifies quantities, bundles merchandise 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 is performed in a warehouse setting, with regular exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The position involves repetitive motions throughout an entire shift, along with bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, and other hand manipulations. It requires prolonged standing and walking and the ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds. The work is shift-based and may include weekends; 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, including bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, and other hand manipulations.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds.
• Ability to work a shift schedule that may include weekends and overtime as needed.

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 specified quality standards, including items with 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: High school or GED