2nd Shift Production Bulk Fold Operator

Colonial Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a warehouse associate for its industrial laundry facility in Durham, NC. The role involves sorting, folding, and packaging linen and related items, while ensuring accuracy and safety throughout shifts.

The position requires basic math, reliable attendance, and the ability to follow training and written instructions. Work is performed in a warehouse, with exposure to heat, dust, and noise, and may include weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow training and instructions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Stage cart on lift table, secure safety chain, and raise table.
• Fold linen, aprons, towels, napkins, and fender/seat covers.
• Identify and segregate merchandise not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, stains).
• Verify merchandise quantity and bundles by type.
• Place bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or shelves.
• Maneuver full and empty baskets.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production best practices.
• Ongoing duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Attendance

Education

High school degree 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 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.

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.