Production 2nd Shift Mat Roller Operator

Colonial Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Springfield, IL is seeking a reliable 2nd Shift associate for our industrial laundry facility. You will work as part of a team to handle merchandise safely, expeditiously, and accurately through the laundry process.

Responsibilities include mat rolling, staging mats, verifying size, color and type, maintaining quality, and pushing carts. The role requires basic math, good communication, attendance, and willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mat rolling by machine, by hand on inverted table, or stacking on pallet.
• Stage cage of mats near table or into lift table if using mat rolling machine.
• Place mat rubber side up to manually roll mat, or step on foot pedal to roll using machine.
• Monitor for quality while rolling and identify/segregate mats that do not meet quality requirements (stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet).
• Accurately verify mat by size, color, and type, and place mats on correct storage shelves.
• Maneuver full and empty carts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, and observe best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift work

Overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2nd Shift

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

• Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited performing a mat rolling by machine, by hand on inverted table, or stacking on pallet.
• Stages cage of mats near table or into lift table if using mat rolling machine.
• Places mat rubber side up to manually roll mat, or steps on foot pedal to roll using machine.
• Monitors for quality while rolling and identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements in terms of stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet.
• Accurately verifies mat by size, color, and type, and places mats on correct storage shelves.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts.
• 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/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.

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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and lifting.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 lbs.

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 40 hours per year total vacation, 40 hours of total floating holiday hours per year and 40 hours of paid sick time per year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is $18.25, depending on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.