1st Shift Production Bulk Fold Operator

Colonial Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Durham, NC operates an industrial laundry facility. This role is part of a team responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and out of the facility, including staging carts, folding linens, and verifying counts.

Candidates should possess basic math skills, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions. The job requires standing, lifting, and working on a shift schedule that may include weekends, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must understand training and follow instructions.
• Good math skills for counting and verifying merchandise.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Shift schedule may include weekends; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Stages cart in lift table, secures safety chain, and raises the table.
• Folds linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers.
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, holes, stains).
• Verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type; places bundles in storage bins, carts, or shelves.
• Maneuvers full and empty baskets; maintains a safe, clean work environment; observes best production practices.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Stages cart in lift table, secures safety chain, and raises the table; Folds linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers; Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains; Accurately verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type. Places bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or on shelves; Maneuvers full and empty baskets; maintains a safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Working knowledge of basic math skills; Good verbal and/or written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule. Working Conditions Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise. Work is based on a shift schedule and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.Must speak and understand English to communicate with Supervisor and others.

Working Environment/Safety Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and lifting; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.