Production Soil Operator

Vestis; Morton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis is seeking a dependable laundry associate for our East Moline, IL facility. You will handle merchandise safely, help move materials, and support production tasks with a focus on accuracy and speed.

The role requires carrying out equipment cleaning, basic maintenance and adherence to safety protocols. Weekend shifts and overtime may be needed to meet production demand.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Knowledge of sewing equipment and thermo-patching in textile repair.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment, water and lint traps, blows down ironer, dryer, and tunnel.
• Performs production expedite activities such as loading carts, stocking supplies, and cleaning areas.
• Operates forklift if necessary.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Sewing equipment

Thermo-patching

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

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

• Cleans equipment, water and lint traps, performs blows down ironer, dryer, and tunnel.
• Performs various production expedite activities in various areas to include loading carts, obtaining supplies, moving boxes, cleaning areas of the plant, maintaining restroom facilities and stocking with material supplies, and emptying garbage containers into marked trash bins.
• Operates forklift if necessary.
• 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.
• Working knowledge on use of sewing equipment, proper sewing techniques, thermo-patching equipment, and other tools used in repair of textile material.
• Good verbal and 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.

• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, stretching, and lifting.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other fine manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location: MC#615 - East Moline IL

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.