Production Iron Operator

Canadian-Linen-; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Vernon, CA is seeking a team member for first shift (Mon–Fri, 4:00 am–12:30 pm) to handle merchandise through our industrial laundry process. You will stage, feed, fold, and verify items such as towels and aprons, ensuring quality and efficient flow.

Responsibilities include sorting, bending, lifting, and cart handling in a warehouse setting, with overtime as needed. High school diploma preferred; prior laundry/production experience helpful.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Stage and feed merchandise on ironer to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
• Receive and fold merchandise from ironer.
• Identify and segregate merchandise not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, stains).
• Verify merchandise quantity and bundles by type; place bundles in storage carts.
• Maneuver full and empty carts.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Reading instructions

Math basics

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

1st Shift Hours: M-F 4am-12:30pm

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.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis expects to pay for this position is $14.00-$21.00 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location

MC#257 Vernon, CA