Production Stockroom Operator

Colonial Group; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Vestis is seeking a warehouse/industrial laundry associate in Burr Ridge, IL to handle merchandise safely and efficiently. You will pull orders, attach badges, sort by garment family, and sew badges or emblems with attention to quality standards.

You must count, sort, and move garments while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Weekend shifts and overtime may be required as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Removes orders from the trolley or pulls used merchandise for mending, replacement, and exchange.
• Pulls badges/emblems and attaches to order form, sorts batches by garment families, sews badges/emblems on garments, and hems pants.
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards and company grading policy for used garments in terms of rips, tears, holes, ink spots, missing buttons, loose hems, and stains.
• Accurately counts and sorts merchandise, and sew badges/emblems straight and on the proper garments.
• Replaces garments on trolley and pushes completed trolley to next station.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Attendance

Safety awareness

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

• Removes orders from the trolley or pulls used merchandise for mending, replacement, and exchange
• Pulls badges/emblems and attaches to order form, sorts batches by garment families, sews badges/emblems on garments, and hems pants
• Identifies and segregates merchandise not meeting specified quality standards and company grading policy for used garments in terms of rips, tears, holes, ink spots, missing buttons, loose hems, and stains
• Accurately counts and sorts merchandise, and sew badges/emblems straight and on the proper garments
• Replaces garments on trolley and pushes completed trolley to next station
• 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, lift, carry, push, or pull bags weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 10 lbs
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, pressing, and lifting
• 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 80 total vacation hours per year, 5 total floating holiday hours per year, and5 daysof paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is$15.53 to $23.32, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.