Production Soil Operator

Colonial Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Rockford, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to perform merchandise handling in an industrial laundry setting. You will help ensure safe, expeditious, and accurate processing of items on the floor, including sling preparation and inventory verification.

The role requires basic math, good verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand training and instructions.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily slings or carts for the wash floor.
• Verify merchandise type and quantity on PUC card.
• Identify counts and totals for ruin/damaged items.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Independence

Attendance

Education

HS graduate

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.

Benefits

: Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation and 40 hours of floating holidays. Employees will also receive 6 1/2 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

: The hourly rate for this position is $18.60, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Location: Rockford, IL