Warehouse Production Associates

Vestis • Nevada • 8m ago

Full time Warehouse Positions available for swing shift starting wages up to 20.50/hr

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.

Descriptions of various tasks in the plant:

Codetape/Assembly/Hem/Hang/Emblem App • Apply code tape using a Heat Seal Machine • Use the Maincore reports to verify, log, and track daily order transmissions. • Attention to detail in preparing daily work instructions, Back Orders and daily/weekly/monthly reports. • Customer Service contact for inquiries, questions, status, etc. with assigned Market Centers (phone and E-mail). • Print Code Tape and assemble daily work tickets with code tapes and emblems, following schedules. • Cut clothing to order specifications • Hem pants using blind stitch and straight stitch machines • Hang garments according to customer specifications • Inspect garments for errors and damage • Receive customer orders requiring emblem application • Apply emblems according to order specifications

Inventory • Receive, store, and issue materials from stock. • Keep records and compile stock reports on progress of work, inventory levels, and production problems. • Take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise. • Coordinate and expedite the flow work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Packer • Receive orders from distribution and inspect garments for accuracy (e.g. spelling, thread color). • Fold and tape container and put it on conveyor belt for shipping department. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Picker • Pick orders according to printed pick tickets • Check picked orders to make sure requested styles, colors, and quantities are correct • Load completed cartons on to conveyor to be distributed to the next department • Clear away empty garment boxes and move new boxes to the front of pick shelves • Keep pick isles clear • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Receiving • Unload incoming freight and verify active counts • Receive freight using WM system, verify vendor, purchase order number, SKU, and quantity • Put away stock in warehouse • Verify discrepancies for posting • Pull available stock as requested by supervisors using computer generated pull slips • Perform aisle audits (cycle scans) • Maintain department quality and production standards. • Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed • Receive merchandise from outside vendors against Advance Shipping Notice (ASN). • Facilitate the movement of stock and incoming packages to be distributed. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

QC audit /Inspection • Conduct internal audit of cartons. Inspect for accuracy and compliance to quality standards and work flow procedures. • Maintain data base of audit results. Update spreadsheets with weekly, monthly totals. • Maintain data base of customer returns for quality. • Prepare written reports and interface with management on quality issues. • Make recommendations for improvements. • Coordinate with Trainers on Training Processes. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Returns • Open and key customer return orders into Phast • Sort packages into categories • Maintain garment disposition based on most recent department guidelines • Accurately code all return orders to ensure accurate reporting • Perform RTS (Return to Stock) processing • Respond to and initiate calls to resolve issues when necessary • Document customer feedback using appropriate feedback methods • Assist in transporting hampers/racks/pallets to proper areas • Process garments identified for disposal with the appropriate vendor • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Shipping • Create and maintain customer database and maintain various reports/spreadsheets • Interface with AUS internal customers • Assist customer service by tracking packages/shipments • Perform general clerical duties • Package by hand a wide variety of products and materials for shipment. • Use shipping computers for multiple carriers to process shipments as customer has requested. • Keep necessary records and completed forms. • Maintain department quality and production standards. • Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Transporter • Responsible for the overall carton flow through the departments. • Remove cartons from picking conveyor and place in designated locations of flow rack or floor area • Put the work in the flow racks by priority and don't mix the dates. • Remove cartons from flow rack, write the station number on the carton label and send the carton to that workstation • Keep workstations stocked at all times • Move cartons using a hand truck to the stations as needed • Push finished cartons on outbound conveyor • Repair damaged cartons as needed • Communicate to leadership team the status of the work flow throughout the shift • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

VAS Machine Operator • Operate embroidery machines • Keep the machine running as you prepare the next order. • Be able to stand in one area for the whole shift and keep a steady pace. • Type in the tape #, Read the #'s on the Thread. • Replenish thread colors for each order as needed. • Be able to see small objects and pay attention to detail. • Thread needles, Change the threads. • Be able to learn hooping. • Receive orders with customer specifications, prepare garments for customization and use computerized sewing machines to embroider garments. • Retrieve thread color, thread needles and align garment or hat inside the hoop, under the needle. • Align the garment or hat under the needle to ensure proper placement of the stitching. • Following customer specifications input the requested information into the sewing machine and apply the appropriate embroidery to the garment. • May operate multiple machines at once. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Material Handler • Customer Service contact for inquiries, questions, status, and tracking numbers (phone and E-mail). • Execute requests to find orders, make changes, and locate tracking numbers and expedite. • Primary contact to coordinate daily Must Ship By Requests. • Perform Rep. Inspections and Sample Inspects on requested orders. • Order Emblems • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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. • Driver/Stocker • Use forklift to pull product from reserve locations • Stock active pick locations with product • Maintain department quality and production standards. • Perform aisle audits (cycle scans) using bar code readers as needed • Daily/weekly upkeep of equipment and facility (cleaning) as needed • Using a razor knife, cut cases open according to dept standards. • Put away and locate stock in warehouse using RF Scanner • Pull available stock as required. • Pull cases for transfers, liquidations, RTV's and other needs • 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