Production Iron Operator

Vestis; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vestis in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a warehouse/laundry associate to ensure safe, expeditious handling of merchandise in an industrial laundry facility. Responsibilities include staging on ironer, folding, quality checks, accurate counting, and safe cart movement.

The role requires basic math, reliability for shift work with potential weekends and overtime, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Basic math and arithmetic accuracy required.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks on schedule.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Must maintain regular attendance and shift reliability.

Responsibilities

• Stages and feeds merchandise on ironer to reduce wrinkling.
• Receives and folds merchandise from ironer.
• Identifies and segregates items not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, stains).
• Verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type; places bundles in storage carts.
• Operates carts safely; maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Attendance

Adaptability

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

• Stages and feeds merchandise (towels, napkins, table clothes, aprons, etc.) on ironer properly to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
• Receives and folds merchandise from ironer.
• 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 carts.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts.
• 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.
• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.

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.
• 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.
• Requires ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 lbs.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location

: Cincinnati, OH

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

for positions located in certain Ohio municipalities, including Cleveland and Cincinnati, we provide compensation information in accordance with applicable local requirements. The estimated pay range for this role is $16.65/hour 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.