Production Soil Operator

Vestis; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Vestis in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support industrial laundry operations. You will help prepare carts, verify item counts on PUC cards, and segregate items for processing while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires accuracy, basic math, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math skills for counting and records.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.

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 of ruined or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school degree 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