Operator Distribution

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

High school degree or equivalent preferred

Location:

Wichtia, KS 67201

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Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

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