Production Soil Operator

Colonial Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pension plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Vestis in Rockford, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to support daily laundry operations. You will prepare slings and carts for the wash floor, verify item types and quantities, and record any ruined or damaged goods on the PUC card. Safety and accuracy are essential in this role.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a warehouse environment, and possible weekend shifts. High school diploma preferred; prior warehouse experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow required training, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily slings or carts for the wash floor.
• Verifies merchandise type and quantity on the PUC card and groups items.
• Identifies counts and totals ruined or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows production best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic math

Communication skills

Independent & team work

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.

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