Production Utility Operator

Vestis; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level team member for our industrial laundry facility. You will help handle merchandise, ensure safe and accurate processing, and work as part of a team to keep operations efficient.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment and work areas, loading carts, stocking supplies, and, when needed, operating a forklift. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work a shift schedule, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on shift schedules.
• Good verbal and written communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, water and lint traps; operate blanchers and dryer as needed.
• Load carts, obtain supplies, move boxes, and keep work areas clean.
• Operate forklift if necessary and maintain safe workplace.
• Adhere to safety practices and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Sewing equipment knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

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:

Houston, TX