Production Stockroom Operator

Vestis Corporation; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Burr Ridge, IL operates an industrial laundry facility where you will handle merchandise, remove orders, and perform sewing of badges and hems. You will sort garments by family groups, identify items failing quality standards, and ensure accurate counts and placement of garments along a production line.

This role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Overtime may be required; shifts may include weekends.

Qualifications

• Must follow training and written/verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Remove orders from trolley or pull used merchandise for mending or exchange.
• Pull badges/emblems and attach to order form, sort batches by garment families; sew badges/emblems on garments; hem pants.
• Identify and segregate merchandise not meeting quality standards per company policy (rips, tears, holes, stains, missing buttons).
• Accurately counts and sorts merchandise; sew badges/emblems straight on correct garments.
• Replace garments on trolley and move completed trolley to next station.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow best practices in all production activities.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school degree 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

• Removes orders from the trolley or pulls used merchandise for mending, replacement, and exchange
• Pulls badges/emblems and attaches to order form, sorts batches by garment families, sews badges/emblems on garments, and hems pants
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards and company grading policy for used garments in terms of rips, tears, holes, ink spots, missing buttons, loose hems, and stains
• Accurately counts and sorts merchandise, and sew badges/emblems straight and on the proper garments
• Replaces garments on trolley and pushes completed trolley to next station
• 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 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 bags weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 10 lbs
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, pressing, and lifting
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Benefits : Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 80 total vacation hours per year, 5 total floating holiday hours per year, and5 daysof paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

Compensation : The hourly rate for this position is$15.53 to $23.32, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.