Production Load Builder Operator

Vestis Industrial Laundry Facility PositionAt Vestis, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. Join us and build a career supporting thepeople who make it all work.OverviewPerforms 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 FunctionsBecomes familiar with the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule boardFollows a shipping schedule and knows the initial step to separate garments into routes for specific sort area (first, second, or third)Removes garments from supply rail, places on the appropriate conveyor or placard hook by route (first sort), by last man numbered (second sort), or by customer number (third sort)Hangs all shirts of the same route then hangs all pants before proceeding to the next batch/barRemoves odd garments and places them in the correct space on the odd numbered garment barInforms the supervisor of any quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problemsWatches the end of the supply bars for falling garments and re-hangs fallen garments on appropriate barStops the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaksMonitors garments for wrinkles and removes garments not meeting specified quality standards in terms of ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tagsMaintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activitiesOther duties as assignedKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructionsWorking knowledge of basic math skillsGood verbal and/or written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to meet attendance scheduleWorking Environment/Safety RequirementsWork is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noiseWork is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekendsOvertime required as neededPhysical RequirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPosition involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shiftRequires continuous reaching at shoulder and/or overhead levelRequires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulationsRequires standing and walking for long periods of timeEducationHigh school degree or equivalent preferredBenefits: Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services, including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of floating holidays, and paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.Compensation: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $15.00 to $17.00, depending on circumstances, including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.Location: St. Cloud, MN