Operator Soil

Operator Soil

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.

Location : Metropolis, IL

Benefits : Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision and pension. Employees are eligible for 40 hours per year total vacation, 40 hours of total floating holiday hours and 40 hours of paid sick time per year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Compensation : The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16.50 per hour, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certificates, prior job experience, market data and other relevant factors.

Education : High school degree or equivalent preferred