Production Load Builder Operator

Colonial Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Springfield, MO is seeking a warehouse associate for an industrial laundry facility. You will handle merchandise with care, build loads ahead of schedule, and ensure accurate processing while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include load building, quality screening, cart maneuvering up to 300 lbs, and teamwork to meet daily production plans. Overtime and weekend work may be required; a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and apply written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math and measurement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to follow daily production plans.
• Must be able to meet attendance schedules and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build loads based on route/day, one day ahead.
• Sort and segregate items by quality (stains, rips, tears, moisture).
• Move and maneuver carts up to 300 lbs; follow safety procedures for heavy loads.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow production standards.
• Report shortages and discrepancies to supervisor as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Safety awareness

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.

Location: Springfield, MO