Vestis Uniform - Sewing Machine Operator

Warehouse Production - Seamstress

Warehouse Operators

About Vestis :

Vestis (formerly Aramark Uniform Services) provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry.

From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity.

Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

Position Overview :

Distribution employees are assigned tasks within the normal operation of a distribution center. The assigned tasks are repetitive in nature and acceptable proficiency can normally be attained within a few days, one is normally assigned to a specific task’s area within the production flow of the garments.

The various task’s areas are explained separately. Due to varying warehouse production requirements incumbents may be instructed by a member of the management team to assume tasks not normally assigned to the incumbent.

Essential Functions :

All positions in the plant require the following :

• Perform the assigned tasks in a proficient manner. This includes attaining a minimum of 100% of the production standard for tasks for which production standards have been established.
• Maintain high quality standards on all work performed. Inspect all materials for damage or excessive wear and properly report the findings to the appropriate responsible person for resolution.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free work area. Immediately report all broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards to the appropriate person for corrective action.
• Follow all company and work rules. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Seamstress

• Receive customer orders requiring alterations or special repairs.
• Thread sewing machine with requested thread color and align garment under needle for sewing.
• Perform requested repairs or alterations.
• Maintain department quality and production standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Working Environment :

Exposure to adverse temperatures which may include extreme hot or cold. The following physical activities are required : lifting, reaching, bending, walking, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.

Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance. Tight deadlines that may require overtime are required.

Overtime may be required. Notification of overtime may occur the same day that the overtime is required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs 8-10hrs in a day
• If applicable - Able to be forklift certified
• RF scanner experience preferred
• Computer experience to include Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multi-task
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent attendance and performance
• Able to work a flexible schedule and / or overtime as needed
30+ days ago