Production Tunnel Operator

Vestis; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Sikeston, MO seeks a warehouse associate to support the laundry facility's daily operations. You will prepare workstations, transfer hangers, and dress garments on hangers with care, while spotting repairs and ensuring items move smoothly on conveyors.

Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail, basic math, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Shift work, possible weekends, and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math tasks accurately.
• Commits to regular attendance and shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstation for shift and maintain cleanliness.
• Transfer hangers between racks and hanging aids.
• Dress shirts and pants on hangers using proper technique.
• Identify merchandise needing repair for quality control.
• Place garments on open conveyors and monitor flow.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness in the work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Good communication

Team player

Attendance reliability

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.