Production Load Builder Operator

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

• Becomes familiar with load sheet (by route, by day) and builds loads one day ahead.
• Follows load building guidance and knows the initial step to line cart with clean cardboard, and loads product in order according to weight, size, type, and other specifications.
• Identifies and segregates mats that do not meet quality requirements in terms of stains, gum stains, rips, tears, holes, or if wet.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Informs supervisor of any shortages every two to four increments based upon market center reporting process.
• Moves, pushes, or maneuvers carts weighing up to 300 lbs frequently.
• Bends, reaches, twists, pulls, and presses above shoulder level and below waist area.
• Makes use of hands, wrists, and arms for grasping and other manipulations.
• Stands and walks for long periods of time.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Understands all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of basic math skills.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, following the days production plan.
• Meets 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.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry product weighting up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Requires the ability to move, push, or maneuver carts weighing up to 300 lbs frequently.
• Requires bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pressing above shoulder level and below waist area.
• Requires the use of hands, wrists, and arms for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education

A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position range is $19.03 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Job Duties Relevant Criminal History

Material job duties may have a direct, adverse negative relationship with the following material job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:

• Working proximity with Vestis teammates.
• Working with or near machinery.
• Accessing company assets and confidential data.

Company Information

• Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America.
• Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category.
• Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets.
• The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.
• Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

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