Production Ironer Operator at Vestis in Springfield, MO

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

Stages and feeds merchandise (towels, napkins, table clothes, aprons, etc.) on ironer properly to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Receives and folds merchandise from ironer. Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains. Accurately verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type. Places bundles in correct storage carts. Maneuvers full and empty carts. 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. Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

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. 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. Requires ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 lbs.

Education High school degree or equivalent preferred.