Production Distribution Operator

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

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 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

Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift

Requires continuous reaching at 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