Full Time Production Associate

Colonial Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a warehouse associate for our Toledo, Ohio facility. The role emphasizes safe, accurate handling of merchandise as it moves through our laundry process. You will prepare carts, verify items, and document counts on PUC cards, while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Flexibility for weekends and overtime may be required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred, with good math and communication skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor.
• Verify merchandise type and quantity on the PUC card and group like items in a sling.
• Identify counts and totals of ruined or damaged merchandise and record on the PUC card.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction compliance

Basic math

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Attendance reliability

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

• Prepares appropriate numbers of daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor.
• Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; segregates like items together in a sling.
• Identifies counts, and totals ruin or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card.
• 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 written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 lbs.
• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, and pressing at shoulder level and below waist area.
• 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 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

for positions located in certain Ohio municipalities, including Cleveland and Cincinnati, we provide compensation information in accordance with applicable local requirements. The estimated pay range for this role is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.