Full Time Production Associate

Colonial Group; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a warehouse associate to support our industrial laundry operations. You will prepare slings or carts, verify items on the PUC card, and ensure accurate sorting and records of damaged merchandise. A strong focus on safety and efficiency is required.

You will work in a warehouse setting with shift schedules, possible weekend work, and physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs. The role emphasizes teamwork and reliable attendance in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow training, written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills required for counting and measuring.
• Clear verbal and written communication under production conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily slings or carts for wash floor as needed.
• Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; groups like items together.
• Records counts, and notes ruined or damaged merchandise on the PUC card.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Attendance reliability

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

• 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.