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.

Monday through Friday: 7:30AM to 4PM

$18.00/hour

• 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 or 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.

• 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.

Work is performed in a warehouse setting and is 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 is required as needed.

Physical requirements:

reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The 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.

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location:

Milwaukee, WI