Industrial Laundry Operator – Safe, Fast-Paced & Overtime

Vestis Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis® is seeking a warehouse associate to perform safe and efficient handling of merchandise in our industrial laundry facility. You will follow safety procedures and record batch information as part of the production team.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, loading and unloading washers/dryers, verifying tickets, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Checks all machine safety devices before operating equipment and records and signs the appropriate equipment safety form.
• When loading washer, retrieve sling from storage and maneuvers sling to the washer’s rails and in front of the washer.
• If loading a dryer, obtain an extracted sling from the overhead feed rail and verifies each batch ticket to avoid mixing lots and batches.
• Stages similar batches together for maximum product/wash utilization.
• Positions washer/dryer in proper loading position (tilted up), removes batch ticket, loads the washer/dryer by untying the bottom cord of sling, forces the items into the washer/dryer cylinder, closes washer/dryer doors, lowers washer/dryer to the horizontal position, selects the appropriate washer/dryer formula, and starts the machine.
• Takes the batch ticket and writes the ticket information on the washer/dryer form visually displayed by the machine.
• For washer, enters the weight off of the batch ticket into SOFTROL. For dryer, re-ties the sling and transports to hoist staging area.
• Unloads washer: opens washer door, tilts washer forward, moves lined cart with clean sling, and removes items from the washer into the cart, places batch tickets on top of items, moves cart to sling raise area, and tilts washer back into load position.
• Unloads dryer: opens the front door, ensures items are at the proper moisture levels (if not, re-dry), raises the front-end of the dryer, moves to the rear of the machine, opens the rear door, places the appropriate tub at the dryer opening, removes items from dryer, places batch ticket on top of items, stores in appropriate area, closes rear door, and leaves dryer in tilted position to aid in loading process.
• Verifies proper moisture retention of items, carts/tubs are not overload, load items are at proper temperature, all extracted slings are free of excessive water, and all items are properly cooled down.
• Identifies any slings with rips or tears and removes them from the system.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance punctuality

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Vestis® is seeking a warehouse associate to perform safe and efficient handling of merchandise in our industrial laundry facility. You will follow safety procedures and record batch information as part of the production team.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, loading and unloading washers/dryers, verifying tickets, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required.