1st Shift Production Bulk Fold Operator

Colonial Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation & holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Colonial Group is hiring for an industrial laundry warehouse worker in Minnesota. The role involves safely handling merchandise, folding textiles, sorting by quality, and organizing items in storage.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork in a shift-based warehouse environment. Work includes exposure to weather, noise, and heavy lifting with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, stains).
• Verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type.
• Places bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or on shelves.
• Maneuvers full and empty baskets; maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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.

Benefits

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation and 8 hours of floating holiday after their first year of employment, and 1 hour paid sick time for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 6 days in a calendar year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $21.76, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.