Production Load Builder Operator

Vestis; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support industrial laundry operations. You will help load and organize merchandise, build loads a day ahead, and ensure safe handling of goods into and out of the facility.

The role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and with a team to follow the daily production plan. Shift work may include weekends, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand all required training, written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team following the production plan.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule; shift work may include weekends.
• Overtime required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and loads product in order by weight, size, type, and other specifications.
• Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements (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.

Skills

Readable instructions

Basic math

Good communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift work

Overtime

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: MC#533 Cherry Hill NJ

Pay: $17.63 an hour