PRESSER (DRY CLEANING)
NEXCOM Enterprise - Newport, Rhode Island
The Navy Exchange, located on the US Navy Base in Newport, Rhode Island, sits along beautiful Narragansett Bay. Our focus is to successfully serve our Navy community with pride. Our customers include Active Duty personnel, Retirees, Reservists, and family members.
NEX is currently seeking a Presser for our Tailoring Department in the Uniform Store. No experience necessary will train.
Position being offered is REGULAR, PART-TIME with the following Benefits:
-Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Optional Life insurance
-Paid annual and sick leave
-Paid holidays
-401K with match and a Pension plan
-Tax free shopping privileges at the NEX department store, mini marts and gas station for employee and their dependents
-Privileges to stay at Navy Hotel locations worldwide
-Access to all base recreational services and activities including gyms, childcare center, and discount ticket office
-A stable, fun loving work environment with opportunities for advancement
-Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Optional Life insurance
-Paid annual and sick leave
-Paid holidays
-401K with match and a Pension plan
-Tax free shopping privileges at the NEX department store, mini marts and gas station for employee and their dependents
-Privileges to stay at Navy Hotel locations worldwide
-Access to all base recreational services and activities including gyms, childcare center, and discount ticket office
-A stable, fun loving work environment with opportunities for advancement
The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends, evenings and some holidays. This position requires the candidate to lift up to 25lbs with the ability to stand for long period of times with constant movement of arms and legs.
Job Summary:
The candidate will perform pressing/dry cleaning duty which involves shaping and pressing of garments by operation of steam press machine.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:
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Presses dry cleaned garments or articles such as wool, silk and other fabrics e.g., (pants, coats, dresses, gowns, military uniforms, shirts), utilizing number of pressers.
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Makes proper pressing lay on such presses as utility, puff ironer, topper and garment form and steam cabinet for removal of wrinkles from dresses and coats.
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Re-shape, pleat and crease apparel to intended size, shape and appearance. Removes wrinkles and retains shape without shrinking, stretching or otherwise damaging garment. Folds ironed flatwork, utilizing a folding table and places in stack of prescribed numbers.
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Counts items, wraps and labels for pick-up/delivery. As required, assists in sorting incoming garments for dry cleaning by colors and dislodges lint. Weighs garments for proper cleaning and places in washers according to the capacity of the machine. Also prepares hangers for garments cleaned.
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Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
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Work is performed within the framework of established guidelines and instructions. Refers problems to supervisor for resolution.
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Work is reviewed through spot check for cleanliness, quality, neatness and patron satisfaction.
Come be a part of our "WINNING" Team today!!
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
6-12 months experience performing work involving the operation of garment steam press machines and hand irons.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for 6-12 months of experience.
Posted: 30+ days ago
About NEXCOM Enterprise
Welcome to the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise. Since our inception in 1946, our mission has been to provide our customers quality goods and services at a savings and to contribute to Navy quality of life programs. NEXCOM’... more
