Full Time Production Associate

Vestis; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Union, NJ, is seeking a warehouse associate to support the industrial laundry process. You will prepare slings and carts for the wash floor, verify merchandise on the PUC card, and accurately record counts for damaged items.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a demanding warehouse setting. Ability to follow training, perform basic math, and communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—will help ensure accurate operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the daily numbers of 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 for ruined or damaged merchandise and record on the PUC card.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and observe production best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

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.