Production Washroom Operator

About the role

At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.

Responsibilities

• Checks all machine safety devices before operating equipment and records and signs the appropriate equipment safety form.
• If machine does not pass safety inspection, operator will not operate unit, and notifies supervisor.
• Loads washer: retrieves sling from storage, maneuvers sling to the washer’s rails, and in front of the washer. Loads dryer: obtains an extracted sling from the overhead feed rail, verifies each batch ticket, stages similar batches together for maximum product/wash utilization.
• Positions washer/dryer in proper loading position, removes batch ticket, loads the washer/dryer, selects the appropriate washer/dryer formula, and starts the machine.
• Takes the batch ticket and writes the ticket information on the washer/dryer form visually displayed by the machine. Enters the weight off the batch ticket into SOFTROL for washer, re-ties the sling and transports to hoist staging area for dryer.
• Unloads washer: opens washer door, tilts washer forward, moves lined cart with clean sling, removes items from the washer into the cart, places batch tickets on top of items, moves cart to sling raise area, tilts washer back into load position.
• Unloads dryer: opens the front door, ensures items are at the proper moisture levels, removes items from dryer, places batch ticket on top of items, stores in appropriate area, closes rear door, leaves dryer in tilted position to aid in loading process.
• Verifies proper moisture retention of items, carts/tubs are not overloaded, load items are at proper temperature, all extracted slings are free of excessive water, and all items are properly cooled down.
• Identifies any slings with rips or tears and removes them from the system.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Understanding all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

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.
• 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.
• Requires the ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 lbs.
• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, and pressing at shoulder level and below waist area.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.

Location

Dayton, OH