Production Utility Operator

Vestis; Woodway, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Woodway, TX operates an industrial laundry facility and requires a team-oriented worker to ensure safe, expeditious handling of merchandise into and out of the laundry. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, loading carts, stocking supplies, moving materials, and operating a forklift if needed. A high school diploma is preferred, with strong teamwork and communication skills essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of sewing equipment, thermo-patching equipment and tools used 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 and operates ironer and dryer equipment.
• Performs production expedite activities such as loading carts, stocking supplies, cleaning areas, and maintaining restrooms.
• Operates forklift if necessary.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and follows best practices in production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Sewing equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.