Production Load Builder Operator

Vestis; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in South Bend, IN is seeking a warehouse team member for an industrial laundry facility. You will support loading and unloading merchandise, building loads ahead of schedule, and ensuring quality standards on each item.

Responsibilities include following load-building guidance, identifying items that do not meet quality requirements, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Some overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with load sheet and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and loads product in order according to weight, size, type, and other specifications.
• Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements (stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or wet).
• Monitors merchandise not meeting specified quality standards.
• Manages safe operation of carts and adheres to safety standards for pushing/pulling loads up to 50 lbs+.
• Informs supervisor of shortages based on reporting process.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and follows best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Math

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift Work

Overtime

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: South Bend, IN