Production Tunnel Operator

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Tunnel Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, handling merchandise safely, efficiently, and accurately as it moves into or out of the facility. The role prepares a workstation, transfers hangers to garment-hanging aids, hangs shirts and pants, identifies garments requiring repairs, and ensures 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.

The position is based in a warehouse setting, with regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The shift is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; work may include weekends, and overtime is required as needed. The role involves repetitive motions throughout the shift, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, lifting, hand manipulation, and extended periods of standing and walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 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.
• Hang shirts by placing them on a hanger and pulling out the sleeves if needed.
• Hang pants by preparing and placing them on the hanger aid, allowing the crease to fall in place, and removing the pant from the aid.
• Identify merchandise that does not meet quality standards because of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn or worn labels or emblems, or missing buttons, and mark items needing repair with a twist tie on the hanger.
• 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