Production Load Builder Operator

Vestis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a capable warehouse associate to support our industrial laundry operations. You will build loads, follow weight/size rules, and ensure merchandise meets quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs routinely, push/pull carts up to 300 lbs, and work a shift that may include weekends with overtime as needed. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Understands training, written and verbal instructions.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic as part of production planning.
• Communicates clearly with team and supervisors.
• Works independently and as part of a team according to the daily plan.
• Maintains reliable attendance and adheres to schedule.
• Shift work and weekends may be required; overtime may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with load sheet and builds loads a day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and loads product in order by weight and size.
• Identifies and segregates mats not meeting quality standards.
• Monitors merchandise for quality compliance and safety.
• Manages carts and workloads with safety for carts up to 300 lbs.
• Reports shortages to supervisor as required.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Attendance reliability

Shift versatility

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.