Distribution 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 out of the laundry facility.

• Become familiar with the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board.
• Follow a shipping schedule and separate garments into routes for specific sort areas (first, second, or third).
• Remove garments from supply rail, place on appropriate conveyor or placard hook by route (first sort), by last man numbered (second sort), or by customer number (third sort).
• Hang all shirts of the same route and all pants before proceeding to the next batch/bar.
• Remove odd garments and place them in the correct space on the odd numbered garment bar.
• Inform the supervisor of any quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problems.
• Watch the end of the supply bars for falling garments and re-hang fallen garments on appropriate bar.
• Stop the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaks.
• Monitor garments for wrinkles and remove garments not meeting specified quality standards in terms of ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and observe best practices in all production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• 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 is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust, and noise. The position is based on a shift schedule and may include weekends. Overtime may be required as needed. Physical requirements include reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, repetitive motions over an entire shift, continuous reaching at shoulder and/or overhead level, use of hands for grasping and other manipulations, and standing and walking for long periods of time.

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

MC#473 Phoenix, AZ

$17.70 per hour

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Facilities Services