Vestis Services
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
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 that does not meet 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 a 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 day's 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
Des Moines, IA
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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
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 that does not meet 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 a 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 day's 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
Des Moines, IA
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
Know Your Rights
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor:
https://www.eeoc.gov/poster .
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