Production Load Builder operator

Colonial Group; Fresno, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Fresno, CA is seeking a warehouse associate to support industrial laundry operations. You will build loads from route sheets, follow guidance, and ensure products meet quality standards. The role involves moving carts up to 300 lbs and working in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities include safety, teamwork, and adherence to production plans. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required; high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with strong math and communication

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following the days production plan.
• Must be able to meet attendance schedule.
• Shift work with potential weekends.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with load sheet and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and loads products by weight, size, and type.
• Identifies and segregates mats not meeting quality standards.
• Monitors merchandise not meeting quality standards.
• Operates safely with carts up to 300 lbs.
• Notifies supervisor of shortages per process.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Load sheet familiarity

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance & schedule

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

• 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position range is $19.03 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest of conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

Relevant criminal history may have a direct, adverse negative relationship with the following material job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:

• Working proximity with Vestis teammates
• Working with or near machinery
• Accessing company assets and confidential data

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