Machine Operator jobs in United States

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
The Garment Tunnel Feeder continuously grasps, sorts, and grades clean garments and
then either feeds into a Steam Tunnel, operates garment press machinery, or sorts and folds for final finishing. Performs other tasks as required.

Essential Functions:

1. Grasp garments from a cart then sort, inspect and grade according to quality standards.
2. Place garments on hangers and then onto the Steam Tunnel conveyor.
3. Safely operate a Garment Press, then hang pressed garments onto sort conveyor.
4. Process garments according to type and written packing instructions.
5. Sort and/or press other items such as chef caps or coveralls.
6. Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
7. Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
8. Keep work area neat and clean.
9. Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:
Perform other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
Recognize, inspect and grade product.
Comprehend and follow written packing instructions. Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, seeing, hearing, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 25 lbs. and stooping.
Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Typical Environmental Conditions:
Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint, and dust.

Travel Requirements:
None.