What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Load Builder position at Vestis Uniform?
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; Monitors merchandise not meeting specified quality standards; Maneuvers full and empty carts and is familiar with safety standards for pushing and pulling carts 50 lbs. and greater; Informs supervisor of any shortages every two to four increments based upon market center reporting process; 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, following the days production plan; Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.
- 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability 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.
- Location: Terre Haute, IN
- Education:
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
