Production Washroom Operator
About The Position
Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. The operator is responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and out of the laundry facility. The role includes operating washers and dryers, checking equipment safety, handling batch tickets and production records, moving slings and carts, verifying product condition, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Work is performed in a warehouse setting with regular exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. Work follows a shift schedule and may include weekends; overtime is required as needed. The position requires moving or maneuvering slings or carriers weighing up to 220 pounds and moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling product weighing up to 50 pounds. It also involves bending, reaching, pulling, pressing, using hands for grasping and other 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 written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet the attendance schedule.
- Ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 pounds.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, pull, and press at shoulder level and below the waist.
- 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
- Check machine safety devices before operating equipment, complete the appropriate safety form, and notify a supervisor and refrain from operating equipment that fails inspection.
- Retrieve and position slings for washer loading; obtain extracted slings from overhead feed rails for dryer loading; verify batch tickets and stage similar batches together.
- Position washers and dryers for loading, load items, close doors, select the appropriate formula, and start machines.
- Record batch ticket information on machine forms and enter washer batch weight into SOFTROL.
- For dryer loads, re-tie slings and transport them to the hoist staging area.
- Unload washers into lined carts, place batch tickets on the items, move carts to the sling raise area, and return washers to the loading position.
- Unload dryers, check moisture levels and re-dry items if needed, transfer items to appropriate tubs, attach batch tickets, store items in the appropriate area, and leave dryers positioned to aid loading.
- Verify moisture retention, cart and tub load limits, item temperature, sling water levels, and that items have cooled properly.
- Identify slings with rips or tears and remove them from the system.
- 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 each year.
- 40 hours of floating holidays each year.
- Paid sick time each year.
- Six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
