Production Bulk Fold Operator

Vestis; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Des Moines, IA is seeking a dependable Laundry Associate to join our industrial facility team. You will assist with safe handling of merchandise, stage carts on lift tables, fold linens, and verify counts and types for accurate storage and dispatch.

The role emphasizes teamwork, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, basic math, and strong attendance. Work involves standing, bending, lifting, and exposure to warehouse conditions with potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand 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

• Stages cart in lift table, secures safety chain, and raises the table.
• Folds linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers.
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains.
• Accurately verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type.
• Places bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or on shelves.
• Maneuvers full and empty baskets.
• Mantains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training comprehension

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility.


• Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:


• Stages cart in lift table, secures safety chain, and raises the table.


• Folds linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers.


• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains.


• Accurately verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type.


• Places bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or on shelves.


• Maneuvers full and empty baskets.


• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.


• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.


• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.


• Overtime required as needed.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift.


• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and lifting.


• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.


• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location:

Des Moines, IA