Production Tunnel Operator

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

6d • Onsite

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 role involves preparing a work station, placing shirts or pants on hangers using the appropriate hanging aid, identifying garments that do not meet quality standards and marking them for repair, and ensuring garments are placed on an open conveyor pick. The operator maintains a safe and clean work environment and follows production best practices. Other duties may be assigned.

Work is performed in a warehouse setting with regular exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The position follows a shift schedule that may include weekends, and overtime may be required as needed. The work involves repetitive motions throughout the shift, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping and other hand manipulations, and standing and walking for long periods. 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 perform repetitive motions throughout a shift, bend, reach, pull, twist, lift, grasp and manipulate items, and stand and walk for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the work station.
• Transfer hangers from the hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aids.
• Hang shirts by placing the hanger on the aid, removing the shirt from a tub or table, dressing it on the hanger, and pulling out the sleeves if needed.
• Hang pants by removing them from a tub or table, grasping the zipper end while stretching the waistband, shaking the garment to allow the crease to fall into place, laying it over the hanger aid, advancing the hanger to the slotted area, and removing the pant from the aid.
• Identify merchandise that fails specified quality standards, including tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn or worn labels or emblems, and missing buttons; apply a twist tie to the hanger of items needing 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.

What This Job Offers

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