Production Mender/Sewer Operator
Vestis, South Bend, IN, United States
Vestis Progress Dr South Bend IN (631), 3701 Progress Dr, South Bend, Indiana, United States of America
Job Description
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
Repairs garments by machine to include mending holes and tears, and replacing buttons and zippers
Returns all rewash garments to the wash floor and any wet or wrinkled items to tunnel area
Returns properly mended items to the production flow in a timely manner
Accurately counts repairs and records data on the appropriate counter
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
Working knowledge on use of sewing equipment, proper sewing techniques, thermo-patching equipment, and other tools used in repair of textile material
Good verbal and 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
Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull merchandise weighing up to 20 lbs
Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, stretching, and lifting
Requires the use of hands for grasping and other fine manipulations
Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
Education
High school degree or equivalent preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.
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Job Description
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
Repairs garments by machine to include mending holes and tears, and replacing buttons and zippers
Returns all rewash garments to the wash floor and any wet or wrinkled items to tunnel area
Returns properly mended items to the production flow in a timely manner
Accurately counts repairs and records data on the appropriate counter
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
Working knowledge on use of sewing equipment, proper sewing techniques, thermo-patching equipment, and other tools used in repair of textile material
Good verbal and 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
Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull merchandise weighing up to 20 lbs
Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, stretching, and lifting
Requires the use of hands for grasping and other fine manipulations
Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
Education
High school degree or equivalent preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.
#J-18808-Ljbffr