Production Soil Operator

Vestis; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in South Bend, IN operates an industrial laundry facility where teams handle merchandise safely and efficiently. You will assist with loading/unloading, verifying items, and keeping accurate records on the PUC card while maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

This role requires adherence to shift schedules (including weekends) and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs with normal wear-and-tear of a warehouse environment. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily slings or carts for the wash floor.
• Verify merchandise type and quantity on PUC card.
• Identify counts for ruined or damaged merchandise and record.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

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: South Bend, IN