Production Tunnel Operator

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

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About The Position

The Production Tunnel 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 operator prepares the workstation, transfers hangers to garment-hanging aids, places shirts and pants on hangers, identifies garments requiring repairs, and ensures garments are placed on an open conveyor pick. The role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work environment and following production best practices. The position is performed in a warehouse setting with exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. Work follows a shift schedule that may include weekends, 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 bend, reach, pull, twist, and lift.
• 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

• Prepare the work station.
• Transfer hangers from a hanger rack to a shirt or pant hanging aid.
• Place shirts on hangers, including removing them from tubs or tables, dressing them on hangers, and pulling out sleeves when needed.
• Place pants on hangers by removing them from tubs or tables, positioning them to allow the crease to fall in place, and using the pant hanging aid.
• Identify merchandise repairs needed for quality issues such as tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn or worn labels or emblems, and missing buttons; apply a twist tie to the hanger of items requiring repair.
• Ensure garments are placed on an open conveyor pick.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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