Production Load Build Operator

Colonial Group; Belmont (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Indianapolis, IN seeks a dependable warehouse associate to handle loading of merchandise in an industrial laundry facility. You will follow load sheets, build loads based on weight/size/type, and identify mats that fail quality standards. Maintain safety, communicate shortages, and work within a team environment.

The role requires attendance on a shift schedule, potential weekend work, and overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• Follows written and verbal instructions to build loads.
• Basic math and measurement skills used in load planning.
• Identifies quality issues and routes nonconforming merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with load sheet and build loads a day ahead.
• Load merchandise following weight/size/type guidance.
• Identify mats not meeting quality standards for segregation.
• Monitor quality of merchandise and safety of carts.
• Inform supervisor of shortages per reporting process.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production plans.

Skills

Load sheet familiarity

Load building guidance

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Cart handling

Communication

Attendance

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

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

• Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and knows the initial step to line cart with clean cardboard, and loads product in order according to weight, size, type, and other specifications.
• Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements in terms of stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet.
• Monitors merchandise not meeting specified quality standards.
• Maneuvers full and empty carts and is familiar with safety standards for pushing and pulling carts 50 lbs. and greater.
• Informs supervisor of any shortages every two to four increments based upon market center reporting process.
• 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, following the days production plan.
• 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.
• Requires the ability lift and carry product weighting up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Requires the ability to move, push, or maneuver carts weighing up to 300 lbs frequently.
• Requires bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pressing above shoulder level and below waist area.
• Requires the use of hands, wrists, and arms for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location: Indianapolis, IN