What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load builder position at Vestis?
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 :
Team leaders are assigned multiple tasks within the load building process. The team leader is proficient and is charged with training others to excel in their performance.
Quality standards are explained and reviewed to production employees with the assistance of the team leader.
- 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.
Education :
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Location : Worchester, MA
Last updated : 2024-07-12
