Production Lead Iron Operator

Colonial Group; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colonial Group in Hibbing, MN is seeking a team member to operate within an industrial laundry facility. You will handle merchandise safely and efficiently, feeding items to the ironer and preparing bundles to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

The position offers an hourly wage of $20.00–$21.15, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a pension. Additional time off and paid holidays are provided; overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Stages and feeds cotton or linen merchandise (towels, napkins, table clothes, aprons, etc.) on ironer properly to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
• Receives and folds cotton or linen merchandise from ironer.
• 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 carts.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Attendance

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Stages and feeds cotton or linen merchandise (towels, napkins, table clothes, aprons, etc.) on ironer properly to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
• Receives and folds cotton or linen merchandise from ironer.
• 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 carts.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Physical 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.
• Requires ability to push carts weighing approximately 300 lbs.

Benefits:

Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $21.15, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Location:

Hibbing, MN