Sorting & Shipping Operator - Industrial Laundry

Vestis; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Birmingham, AL is seeking an organized team member to assist in an industrial laundry. You will learn the garment numbering system, monitor the shipping schedule, and sort/outbound items efficiently and safely.

The role requires attention to quality and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Responsibilities include handling garments by route, ensuring batches are sorted correctly, and communicating issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and follow training, written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills required for routine counting and inventory checks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedules and adhere to shift times.

Responsibilities

• Learn garment numbering (GID) and shipping schedule board.
• Follow shipping schedule and route garments to first, second, or third sort areas.
• Move garments from supply rail to conveyors or hooks by route or customer number.
• Hang shirts by route, then pants before next batch.
• Remove odd garments and place on correct space for odd-numbered bars.
• Notify supervisor of quality, mechanical, or schedule issues.
• Monitor for wrinkles and reject items not meeting quality standards.

Skills

Attendance

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vestis in Birmingham, AL is seeking an organized team member to assist in an industrial laundry. You will learn the garment numbering system, monitor the shipping schedule, and sort/outbound items efficiently and safely.

The role requires attention to quality and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Responsibilities include handling garments by route, ensuring batches are sorted correctly, and communicating issues to supervision.