Production Load Building Operator

Vestis; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Greenville, SC is seeking an industrial laundry associate to handle merchandise safely and efficiently. You will learn the load sheets, build loads ahead, and arrange items by weight, size, and type while ensuring quality standards are met.

The role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required, with a focus on maintaining safety and productivity in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• 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.
• Shift-based work with weekend potential.
• Overtime required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with load sheet and build loads one day ahead.
• Follow load building guidance and load products by weight, size, type and specifications.
• Identify and segregate mats that do not meet quality requirements (stains, gum stains, rips, etc.).
• Monitor merchandise not meeting specified quality standards.
• Move carts safely, following safety standards for pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs+.
• Inform supervisor of shortages every 2–4 increments as reported.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow production best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Load planning

Quality control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attendance

Shift work

OT availability

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)