Production Bulk Folder Operator

Colonial Group; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colonial Group operates a laundry facility in East Moline, IL, seeking a team member for shift hours Mon-Fri 4am-12:30pm. You will stage, fold, sort, verify, and move linen and related items while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

The role requires ability to understand instructions, basic math, and effective communication. It may involve weekends and overtime as needed, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Stage cart in lift table, secure safety chain, and raise the table.
• Fold linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers.
• Identify and segregate merchandise not meeting quality standards (rips, tears, stains).
• Verify merchandise quantity and bundles by type.
• Place bundles in storage bins, carts, or on shelves.
• Maneuver full and empty baskets.
• Maintain clean work environment and follow safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training comprehension

Basic math

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attendance adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Hours: M-F 4am-12:30pm

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 to:
• Stages cart in lift table, secures safety chain, and raises the table.
• Folds linen, aprons, towels, table napkins, and/or fender/seat covers.
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains.
• Accurately verifies merchandise quantity and bundles by type.
• Places bundles in correct storage bins, carts, or on shelves.
• Maneuvers full and empty baskets.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation, 16 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location

East Moline, IL