Production Washroom Operator

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

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Washroom Operator works as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility, handling merchandise safely, promptly, and accurately as it moves into and out of the facility. The operator checks equipment safety devices before use, documents inspections, and notifies a supervisor and does not operate equipment that fails inspection. The role includes loading and unloading washers and dryers, handling slings, carts, and batch tickets, selecting machine formulas, entering washer batch weights into SOFTROL, and staging loads appropriately. Operators verify moisture levels, temperatures, cooling, and load limits; remove damaged slings from circulation; and maintain a safe, clean work environment. Work takes place in a warehouse setting with exposure to weather, heat, cold, dust, and noise. The schedule is 4:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

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 products 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 and sign the appropriate safety form, and notify a supervisor if equipment fails inspection.
• Retrieve and position slings for washer loading; obtain extracted slings from the overhead feed rail for dryer loading.
• Verify batch tickets to prevent mixing lots and batches, and stage similar batches together for efficient product and wash utilization.
• Position washers and dryers for loading; load merchandise, close doors, select the appropriate formula, and start the machines.
• Record batch ticket information on the machine’s washer/dryer form and enter washer batch weights into SOFTROL.
• Retie dryer 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 loading position.
• Unload dryers, check moisture levels and re-dry when needed, transfer items into appropriate tubs, place batch tickets on items, store them in the appropriate area, and leave dryers positioned for loading.
• Verify moisture retention, cart and tub load limits, product temperature, sling water levels, and that items are properly cooled.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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