Production Soil Operator

Colonial Group; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Peoria, IL operates an industrial laundry facility where you will join a team to safely and accurately handle merchandise in and out of the plant. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, loading carts, moving boxes, stocking supplies, operating a forklift when needed, and helping maintain a clean, safe work area.

The shift is 4:30am–1:00pm, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of sewing equipment and thermo-patching equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment, water and lint traps, performs blows down ironer, dryer, and tunnel.
• Loads carts, moves boxes, stocks supplies, and maintains areas of the plant.
• Operates forklift if necessary.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and follows best practices in production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Sewing equipment knowledge

Thermo-patching equipment

Teamwork

Instruction compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Shift Hours: M-F 4:30am-1pm

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

• Cleans equipment, water and lint traps, performs blows down ironer, dryer, and tunnel.
• Performs various production expedite activities in various areas to include loading carts, obtaining supplies, moving boxes, cleaning areas of the plant, maintaining restroom facilities and stocking with material supplies, and emptying garbage containers into marked trash bins.
• Operates forklift if necessary.
• 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.
• Working knowledge on use of sewing equipment, proper sewing techniques, thermo-patching equipment, and other tools used in repair of textile material.
• 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, lift, carry, push, or pull merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, stretching, and lifting.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other fine manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $20.00 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.

Education

High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Location: Peoria, IL