Production Load Building Operator

Canadian-Linen-; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Greenville, SC (Duncan area) is hiring an Industrial Laundry Associate to help load and process merchandise in a fast-paced facility. You will work as part of a team to ensure items are handled safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing loads, checking quality, moving carts, and maintaining a clean work environment. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic training, written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient in basic math and reading load sheets.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Build loads one day ahead according to route and day.
• Sort merchandise by quality: stains, rips, holes, and moisture.
• Move carts safely, following safety guidelines for heavy loads.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow production plan.
• Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Good communication

Attendance reliability

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: Greenville, SC (Duncan)