Production Tunnel Operator

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Tunnel Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility and is responsible for safely, promptly, and accurately handling merchandise into and/or out of the facility. The operator prepares their workstation, transfers hangers to garment-hanging aids, dresses shirts and pants onto hangers, identifies merchandise requiring repair, and places garments on an open conveyor pick. The role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work environment and following production best practices. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the workstation.
• Transfer hangers from a hanger rack to a shirt or pant hanging aid.
• Place shirts on hangers, including removing shirts from tubs or tables and pulling out sleeves when needed.
• Place pants on hangers by removing them from tubs or tables, positioning and shaking them so the crease falls into place, and placing them on the hanging aid.
• Identify merchandise that does not meet quality standards, including items with tears, holes, stains, ink spots, damaged 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: No Education Listed