Laundry Production Worker at Ace ImageWear in Houston, TX

The Industrial Laundry Production Worker performs a variety of duties involved in processing garments, linens, towels, mats, and other textile products in a high-volume industrial laundry facility.

Employees may be assigned to different areas of production based on daily operational needs. This may include soil sorting, washroom support, garment finishing, folding, hanging, inspection, repair preparation, route preparation, or other production functions.

The position requires dependable attendance, safe work practices, teamwork, and the ability to maintain established production and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort soiled garments, linens, towels, mats, and other textile products.
• Load, unload, feed, or remove products from industrial laundry and finishing equipment as assigned.
• Hang, fold, stack, bundle, or prepare clean products for delivery.
• Inspect finished products for stains, damage, excessive wear, missing items, or other quality concerns.
• Identify products requiring rewashing, repair, replacement, or additional processing.
• Maintain proper separation and handling of customer merchandise.
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Meet reasonable production, efficiency, and quality standards established for the assigned work area.
• Safely operate production equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Follow all machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, and quality concerns to a supervisor.
• Assist coworkers and other production departments when necessary to complete daily production.
• Move between production positions or departments when directed based on staffing and operational requirements.
• Follow company policies, attendance requirements, safety rules, and supervisor instructions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position regularly requires:

• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Handling garments and textile products continuously throughout portions of the workday.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working at a consistent production pace.
• Working around industrial machinery and moving equipment.
• Working in areas where temperatures and humidity may be elevated.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily inside an industrial laundry production facility. Depending upon the assigned work area, employees may be exposed to:

• Heat and humidity.
• Industrial machinery and equipment.
• Elevated noise levels.
• Wet or damp conditions.
• Soiled garments and textiles.
• Laundry chemicals and cleaning products used in normal industrial laundry operations.
• Repetitive production processes.

Employees are required to follow all safety procedures and wear assigned personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial laundry, manufacturing, warehouse, production, or a similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work throughout the scheduled shift.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability and willingness to work in multiple production areas as assigned.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work overtime or adjusted schedules when required by business needs.

Attendance and Dependability

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Production employees are expected to report to work on time, be prepared to begin work at the scheduled start time, and remain at their assigned work area throughout the scheduled shift except for authorized breaks and meal periods.

Employees must follow established procedures for reporting absences or tardiness.

Safety Responsibilities

All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. Employees must:

• Follow established safety rules and procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Never remove, bypass, or disable machine guards or safety devices.
• Operate only equipment they have been trained and authorized to use.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, accidents, and injuries.
• Follow established procedures before attempting to clear jams or perform work around machinery.

Performance Expectations

Successful performance in this position includes maintaining acceptable standards for:

• Safety
• Attendance and punctuality
• Productivity
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Following instructions
• Proper handling of customer merchandise
• Housekeeping and cleanliness
• Compliance with company policies and procedures

Employees may be trained and assigned to multiple production functions. Assignment to a particular production area does not guarantee permanent placement in that area. Employees may be reassigned based on production volume, staffing, training, or other operational requirements.