Warehouse Production Associates - Embroidery Machine Operators

DescriptionFull time Warehouse Positions availableWarehouse OperatorsAbout 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)