Production 2nd Shift Soil Operator

Colonial Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pension

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Paid sick time

6 paid holidays

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a 2nd Shift team member for its industrial laundry facility in Springfield, IL. You will handle merchandise, prepare slings, verify counts, and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced production setting.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and reliable attendance. The position offers competitive hourly pay of $17.75, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Understanding instructions

Basic math

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2nd Shift

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.

Location

Springfield, IL

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 $17.75, depending on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.