Industrial Laundry Ironer Operator (Day Shift)

Vestis Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a team-oriented associate for our industrial laundry facility. You will help load, process, and verify towels, napkins, table cloths, and uniforms, ensuring correct handling and preventing damage.

This role is first shift 5:00am-1:30pm, with weekend work and potential overtime. You will follow safety practices, maintain clean work areas, and support production teammates to meet quality and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet attendance schedule.
• Shift work with weekends; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Stages and feeds merchandise on ironer to reduce wrinkling.
• Receives and folds merchandise from ironer.
• Identifies and separates quality issues (rips, tears, stains).
• Verifies quantity and bundles by type; places bundles in carts.
• Moves full and empty carts; maintains safe, clean workspace.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Overtime

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Vestis Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a team-oriented associate for our industrial laundry facility. You will help load, process, and verify towels, napkins, table cloths, and uniforms, ensuring correct handling and preventing damage.

This role is first shift 5:00am-1:30pm, with weekend work and potential overtime. You will follow safety practices, maintain clean work areas, and support production teammates to meet quality and efficiency goals.