Tunnel 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.

• Prepare work station; transfer hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid; for shirts, flip hanger onto the hanger aid, remove shirt from tub or table and dress shirt on hanger, pull sleeves out if needed;
• For pants, remove pant from tub or table, grasp the zipper end while stretching the waistband with the other hand, apply one brisk shake to allow pant crease to fall in place, lay the pant over the hanger aid, advance the hanger to the slotted area, and remove the pant from the hanging aid;
• Identify any merchandise repairs not meeting specified quality standards in terms of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn/worn labels/emblems, or missing buttons, with the application of a twist tie to the hanger of item that needs repair;
• Ensure garment is placed on an open conveyor pick;
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, and observe 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 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. 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 bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and lifting; 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

• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Education:
  
  High School or better.

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