Production Washroom Operator

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

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, safely and accurately handling merchandise into and/or out of the facility. The role operates washers and dryers, checks equipment safety devices, stages batches, loads and unloads machines, records batch information, and verifies product moisture, temperature, cooling, and handling conditions. The operator also removes damaged slings and maintains a safe, clean work environment while following production best practices.

Requirements

Ability to understand required training and written and verbal instructions.
Working knowledge of basic math.
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 required safety form, and notify a supervisor and refrain from operating equipment that fails inspection.
Retrieve and maneuver slings for washer loading; obtain extracted slings for dryer loading; check batch tickets and stage similar batches together.
Position washers and dryers for loading, load items, close doors, select the correct formula, and start machines.
Record batch ticket information on the machine’s washer/dryer form 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 with clean slings, place batch tickets on the items, move carts to the sling raise area, and return washers to the load position.
Unload dryers, check moisture levels and re-dry items if needed, transfer items to appropriate tubs, place batch tickets on items, store them in the appropriate area, and leave dryers positioned for loading.
Verify appropriate moisture retention, cart and tub load levels, 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 follow best practices in production activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.