Production Iron Operator

Vestis; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Little Rock, AR is seeking a team-oriented warehouse associate for a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role focuses on safe, efficient handling of towels, napkins, tablecloths and aprons within a busy laundry facility.

The job requires basic math, ability to follow instructions, and reliable attendance. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and the ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Stage and feed merchandise on ironer to minimize wrinkles and tangling.
• Receive and fold merchandise from ironer.
• Identify and segregate items not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, holes, stains).
• Verify merchandise quantity and bundle by type; place bundles in storage carts.
• Operate safely and keep the work area clean; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Shift Hours: M-F 6am-2:30pm

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: MC#272 Little Rock, AR