Production Iron Operator

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Iron 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 stages and feeds items such as towels, napkins, tablecloths, and aprons onto an ironer, receives and folds merchandise from the ironer, and checks items for quality. Merchandise is counted, bundled by type, and placed in the correct storage carts. The operator also maneuvers carts and maintains a safe, clean work environment while following production best practices.

The position is based in a warehouse setting and regularly involves exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. Work involves repetitive motions throughout the shift, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping and other hand manipulations, and prolonged standing and walking. The role requires the ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position is located in Springfield, Illinois. The hourly rate is $17.60, depending on circumstances including skills and qualifications, degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.

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 the shift, including bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, and other hand manipulations.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and feed merchandise onto the ironer properly 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension.
• 40 hours of vacation per year.
• 40 hours of floating holiday hours per year.
• 40 hours of paid sick time per year.
• Six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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