Production Iron Operator

Vestis; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Minneapolis specializes in industrial laundry operations. The selected candidate will join a team to stage and feed merchandise on the ironer, receive and fold items, and ensure bundles meet quality standards. You will verify counts, move carts, and keep a safe, clean work area with possible overtime and weekend hours.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift work

Overtime

Education

High school equivalence

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: MC#250 Minneapolis MN

Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $14-$21 an hour, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Shift: 3pm-11:30pm M-F