Production Load Build Operator

Vestis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Indianapolis, IN seeks a team member to operate within our industrial laundry facility, handling merchandise safely, expeditiously, and accurately.

Responsibilities include loading according to load sheets, ensuring correct order by weight/size/type, identifying items that don't meet quality standards, and assisting with cart movements. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, basic math, and reliable attendance in a noisy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with load sheet by route and day; builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and orders loads by weight, size, type.
• Identifies mats not meeting quality requirements (stains, gum, rips, tears, holes, wet).
• Maintains safety standards when moving carts; understands 50 lbs+ pushing/pulling.
• Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead.
• Loads product in order according to weight, size, and type.
• Identifies and segregates mats not meeting quality standards.
• Monitors merchandise not meeting quality standards.
• Maneuvers carts and follows safety standards; informs supervisor of shortages.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows production practices.

Skills

Load sheet familiarity

Basic math

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Attendance and shift work

Education

High school degree 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

• 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