Production Bulk Folder Operator

Colonial Group; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Metropolis, IL is seeking a warehouse/Laundry Associate to support industrial laundry operations. You will stage, fold, and package laundry items, verify quantities, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, 6am-2:30pm with possible overtime and weekly pay. Requires ability to follow instructions, basic math, and good communication; the role involves heavy lifting and exposure to varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand required training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Monday - Friday; 6am - 2:30pm (w/possible Mandatory Overtime) PAID WEEKLY

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.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location: Metropolis, 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 $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.