Part Time Production Associate

Colonial Group; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vestis is hiring part‑time production team members with a flexible schedule and starting pay of $16 per hour. No experience is required, making it a great fit for students or anyone seeking part‑time income.

We offer weekly pay, paid training, and a supportive team environment. The role involves working in an industrial laundry facility as part of a production team, handling merchandise safely and accurately.

Qualifications

• Understand all required training and written/verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily slings or carts for the wash floor.
• Verify merchandise type and quantity on the PUC card; group like items.
• Identify counts and total ruined or damaged merchandise and record on the PUC card.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

HS diploma preferred

Job description

Part‑Time Production Associate – Flexible Schedule – Starting at $16/hour

Looking for a part‑time job that fits your life? Vestis is hiring part‑time production team members - no experience required!

Why work at Vestis?

• Flexible shifts that work around school or other commitments
• Weekly pay (Daily Pay available at select locations)
• Paid training - no experience needed
• Supportive, team‑oriented workplace

Great fit for: Students, second jobs, or anyone seeking steady part‑time income.

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.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $16.00, depending on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.