Production Soil Operator

Colonial Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Rochester, NY is seeking a warehouse associate to support industrial laundry operations and ensure safe, expeditious handling of merchandise. You will prepare daily slings or carts, verify item types and quantities on PUC cards, and record damaged merchandise.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, with potential weekend shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepares appropriate numbers of daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor.
• Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; segregates like items together in a sling.
• Identifies counts, and totals ruin or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Attendance

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

• Prepares appropriate numbers of daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor.


• Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; segregates like items together in a sling.


• Identifies counts, and totals ruin or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card.


• 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.


• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

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.


• Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.


• Overtime required as needed.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 lbs.


• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, and pressing at shoulder level and below waist area.


• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.


• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location

MC#309 Rochester NY

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $14-$21.15 an hour, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.