Operator General Laundry (GLO)

Vestis provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

 The ideal candidate for this position will need to be able to be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks that may include receive and sort laundry, inspect garment/coverall for all mending needs, operate equipment such as dryers and ironers, and bundling of clean garments to be re-distributed to our customers.

 Responsibilities:

 Attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Work in assigned area of production responsibility as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist fellow production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

 Qualifications:

 Ability to work assigned shift- attendance is required

• Basic math reasoning skills
• Lifting Ability: up to 25-50 pounds continuously; Push/Pull Ability: up to 150 pounds assisted
• Capability to work in a fast-paced work environment that may have fluctuating temperatures and loud noise levels while working with machinery in a safe and conscientious manner
• Must be able to adhere to safety standards

 Experience:

 Prior experience in an industrial laundry or production environment preferred.

• Capability of understanding work instructions in English preferred

DEPARTMENTS AND DUTIES - Quality workmanship, teamwork and regular attendance are essential in these roles:

Soil operations: Receive, scan and inspect bags of soiled garments. Sort garments into push carts to delivery to wash and dry departments. 

 Dry Fold: Inspect clean product and feed through folding/bagging machines or hands fold as needed. 

 Garments: Sort garments and process according to stem tunnel, iron, or finishing requirements. 

 Mending: Inspect garments, perform sewing repairs by hand or via sewing machine.

 Mat: Roll and store mats using rolling machine. Fulfill mat orders for route preparation. 

 Iron Operations: Inspect product and feed through iron machine for processing. 

 Bundling: Count and bundle finished garments/products for customer delivery. Load garments/products onto distribution trucks or other equipment for delivery. 

 Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $13.70 to $20.53, 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

 The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $14 - $21