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Description

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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 out of the laundry facility.

• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Becomes familiar with the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board; Follows a shipping schedule and knows the initial step to separate garments into routes for specific sort area (first, second, or third); Removes garments from supply rail, places on the appropriate conveyor or placard hook by route (first sort), by last man numbered (second sort), or by customer number (third sort); Hangs all shirts of the same route then hangs all pants before proceeding to the next batch/bar; Removes odd garments and places them in the correct space on the odd numbered garment bar; Informs the supervisor of any quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problems; Watches the end of the supply bars for falling garments and re-hangs fallen garments on appropriate bar; Stops the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaks; Monitors garments for wrinkles and removes garments not meeting specified quality standards in terms of ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags; 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 is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, cold conditions, and dust and noise. Work is based on a shift schedule and may include weekends. Overtime is 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 continuous reaching at the shoulder and/or overhead level; 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 40 hours of vacation and 8 hours of floating holidays every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.27, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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