Production Garment Fold Operator

Colonial Group; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Minnesota is seeking a warehouse associate to join our industrial laundry facility team. You will handle merchandise safely, sorting items and preparing bundles for shipment on a daily shift.

The role requires basic math, reliable attendance, and the ability to work independently or with others. Typical shift is 6am-2:30pm, with weekend work and potential overtime according to production needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and/or written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Shift work including weekends; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove coveralls, smocks, and merchandise from carts or lift tables.
• Manually fold, bundle, and place items on conveyor.
• Visually identify damaged merchandise and report findings.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift work

Overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

• Removes coveralls, smocks, and other merchandise from the cart/lift table.
• Manually folds by hand, stacks merchandise into various bundles sizes and places on conveyor.
• Visually identifies and segregates merchandise that does not meet specified quality standards in terms of rips, tears, holes, and stains, and reports findings to proper person.
• 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 the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, kneeling, 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: MC#256 Mankato MN

Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $13-$19 an hour, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Shift: 6am-2:30pm M-F