Laundry Production Operator — Early Shift (M-F)

Vestis; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in La Crosse, WI, is seeking an entry-level garment handler for our industrial laundry facility. You will reliably process merchandise, prepare workstations, and manage hangers and garments with care to ensure smooth production flow.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Shift work may include extended hours and weekends depending on demand.

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

• 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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vestis Corporation in La Crosse, WI, is seeking an entry-level garment handler for our industrial laundry facility. You will reliably process merchandise, prepare workstations, and manage hangers and garments with care to ensure smooth production flow.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Shift work may include extended hours and weekends depending on demand.