Production Distribution Operator

Vestis; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vestis is seeking an industrial laundry associate to support garment handling and sorting operations. You will follow the garment numbering system (GID) and work with a team to move merchandise efficiently through the facility.

Responsibilities include sorting by route or order, hanging garments, and inspecting items for defects. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and reliable attendance, with weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Must follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic math skills required for counting and sorting.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements and work as part of a team.
• Able to understand the garment numbering system (GID) and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board.
• Sort garments into routes and place them on conveyors or hooks by route and order.
• Separate and hang garments by route, customer number, or order; ensure batches flow smoothly.
• Inspect garments for wrinkles, ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags; remove nonconforming items.
• Inform supervisor of quality or schedule problems and stop the line for jams or safety concerns.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and comply with company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Reading/writing instructions

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

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

• Becomes familiar with the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board
• Follows a shipping schedule and knows the initial step to separate garments into routes for specific sort area (first, second, or third)
• Removes garments from supply rail, places on the appropriate conveyor or placard hook by route (first sort), by last man numbered (second sort), or by customer number (third sort)
• Hangs all shirts of the same route then hangs all pants before proceeding to the next batch/bar
• Removes odd garments and places them in the correct space on the odd numbered garment bar
• Informs the supervisor of any quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problems
• Watches the end of the supply bars for falling garments and re-hangs fallen garments on appropriate bar
• Stops the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaks
• Monitors garments for wrinkles and removes garments not meeting specified quality standards in terms of ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags
• 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 Environment/Safety Requirements

• 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

Physical 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 continuous reaching at shoulder and/or overhead level
• 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

Benefits

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this role is $13.22-$15.10 based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.