Industrial Laundry Operator – Garment Prep and Handling

Vestis Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis, a leading provider in the North American uniform and workplace solutions space, operates a large laundry facility where you will join a team handling garments for distribution. You will prepare work stations and move shirts and pants through hanging processes, ensuring proper presentation and placement on conveyors.

We value reliable, team-oriented individuals who can follow written and verbal instructions, perform basic math, and maintain a safe, organized workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be able to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepares their work station.
• Transfers hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid.
• For shirts, flips hanger up on to hanger aid, removes shirt from tub or table and dresses shirt on hanger, pulls sleeves out (if needed).
• For pants, removes pant from tub or table, grasps the zipper end while stretches the waist band with the other hand, applies one brisk shake to allow pant crease to fall in place, lays the pant over the hanger aid, advances the hanger up to the slotted area, and removes the pant from the hanging aid.
• Identifies any merchandise repairs not meeting specified quality standards in terms of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn/worn labels/emblems, or missing buttons with the application of a twist tie to the hanger of item that needs repair.
• Ensures that garment is placed on an open conveyor pick.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vestis, a leading provider in the North American uniform and workplace solutions space, operates a large laundry facility where you will join a team handling garments for distribution. You will prepare work stations and move shirts and pants through hanging processes, ensuring proper presentation and placement on conveyors.

We value reliable, team-oriented individuals who can follow written and verbal instructions, perform basic math, and maintain a safe, organized workplace.