Production Tunnel Operator

Vestis Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a team-oriented associate for an industrial laundry facility. You will safely and accurately handle merchandise, prep your station, and manage hangers for shirts and pants.

This role requires following training and instructions, basic math, and clear communication. You may work weekends with overtime; Vestis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pension, and generous paid time off.

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.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepares their work station.
• Transfers hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid.
• For shirts, dresses shirt on hanger after removing from tub/table.
• For pants, removes pant from tub/table and hangs on hanger aid.
• Identifies merchandise repairs not meeting standards and marks items for repair.
• Ensures garment is placed on an open conveyor pick.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment and observes production best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

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

• Prepares their work station.
• Transfers hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid.
• For shirts, flips hanger up on to hanger aid, removes shirt from tub or table and dresses shirt on hanger, pulls sleeves out (if needed).
• For pants, removes pant from tub or table, grasps the zipper end while stretches the waist band with the other hand, applies one brisk shake to allow pant crease to fall in place, lays the pant over the hanger aid, advances the hanger up to the slotted area, and removes the pant from the hanging aid.
• Identifies any merchandise repairs not meeting specified quality standards in terms of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn/worn labels/emblems, or missing buttons with the application of a twist tie to the hanger of item that needs repair.
• Ensures that garment is placed on an open conveyor pick.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

for positions located in certain Ohio municipalities, including Cleveland and Cincinnati, we provide compensation information in accordance with applicable local requirements. The estimated pay range for this role is $15.60/hour based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.