Operator Load Builder

Vestis Corp; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the laundry industry is seeking team members to handle merchandise safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include building loads, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a high school degree. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand training and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handles merchandise accurately in the laundry facility.
• Monitors merchandise quality and maintains a clean work environment.
• Follows load building guidance and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead; Follows load building guidance and knows the initial step to line cart with clean cardboard, and loads product in order according to weight, size, type, and other specifications; Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements in terms of stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet; Monitors merchandise not meeting specified quality standards; Maneuvers full and empty carts and is familiar with safety standards for pushing and pulling carts 50 lbs. and greater; Informs supervisor of any shortages every two to four increments based upon market center reporting process; Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Other duties as assigned.

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, following the days production plan; Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability lift and carry product weighting up to 20 lbs frequently; Requires the ability to move, push, or maneuver carts weighing up to 300 lbs frequently; Requires bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pressing above shoulder level and below waist area; Requires the use of hands, wrists, and arms for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

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