Production Worker - Wash Aisle Operator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
The Washwheel/Tumbler Operator processes soiled textiles through the washing/drying stages. This is accomplished by loading and unloading textiles into equipment, monitoring processes, and transporting textiles to the next phase of production. Performs other tasks as required.

Essential Functions:
-  Load, unload and operate washers, tumblers, extractors, lifts, hoists and/or other equipment.
-  Maintain an efficient flow of textiles and supplies in these processes and monitor quality.
-  Report malfunctions or problems promptly.
-  Correctly input data into washing/drying systems.
-  Transport textiles to and from the work area.
-  Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
-  Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
-  Keep work area neat and clean.

Additional Functions:
-  Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications:
-  Recognize colors and sizes, count and different types of product.
-  Perform appropriate basic math computations of adding, subtracting and counting.
-  meet physical demands of the job.
-  Comprehend and follow direction.

Typical Physical Activity:
-  Physical Demands are considered as heavy work and consist of kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing, lifting up to 90 lbs. and stooping.
-  Physical Requirements consist of being able to continuously meet the physical
demands for the entire shift.

Typical Environmental Conditions:
-  Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust. Soiled textiles come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities and shops.

Travel Requirements:
-  None.

Education:
-  None.