Laundry Garment Prep & Quality Operator

Vestis Corporation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation operates an industrial laundry facility where workers ensure safe, expeditious handling of merchandise. The role involves preparing work stations, hanging garments, and inspecting items for defects before placement on conveyors.

Candidates should be able to follow instructions, perform basic math, and communicate clearly. The job may include weekend shifts and OT as needed, with a focus on teamwork and attendance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

Follow instructions

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Vestis Corporation operates an industrial laundry facility where workers ensure safe, expeditious handling of merchandise. The role involves preparing work stations, hanging garments, and inspecting items for defects before placement on conveyors.

Candidates should be able to follow instructions, perform basic math, and communicate clearly. The job may include weekend shifts and OT as needed, with a focus on teamwork and attendance.