Laundry Worker

Job Description

Laundry Production Aide is responsible for the efficient processing of clean linen and soiled laundry in compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. This position, under the direction of laundry production leadership, will perform manual sorting of soiled laundry, sorting and folding of clean linen, and the operation of industrial laundry machines involved in the finishing processes for clean linen. This position will perform to production and quality standards based on established rates per hour.

• This role works within the facility to complete production goals on a daily and weekly basis. Workers are cross‑trained to work all departments and to operate all machines.
• Under the direction of the floor lead, sorts all incoming or outgoing linen. Transports, pulls, and pushes equipment, loads, and unloads carts and containers.
• Sorts soiled linen on conveyor into predetermined categories for the proper wash classification.
• Utilizes proper PPE and complies with all facility safety and infection control practices to minimize exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Under the direction of the floor lead, safely and competently operates specialty commercial laundry processing machines (Folders, Feeders, irons, baggers, strapping machines).
• Assembles, counts, binds, or packages linen items on production lines.
• Carries out basic quality checks, performs spot checks and follows production guidelines and specifications.
• Sorting and production workers are responsible to ensure that their output is consistent and correct to guarantee product quality and prevent harm or delays and to reduce wasted resources including labor.
• Follow best practices for safe operation of laundry machinery and report performance issues or hazards to designated lead or directly to maintenance. Maintain clean and organized work spaces. Workers in this position play a vital role in workplace safety and must ensure that other elements of the production line do not present safety hazards.
• Throughout the laundry process, caregivers in this position are required to identify and work with leaders and co‑workers on opportunities for process improvement.

• Teamwork
• Manual Dexterity
• Taking initiative
• Accountability for performance metrics
• Following Policies

• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort, including lifting and handling laundry, and standing for extended periods.

• Prior experience working in a production or assembly line environment, which can contribute to efficiency and familiarity with systematic workflows.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with co‑workers and leaders that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes repetitive use of both hands, both arms, standing for long periods of time, visual discernment of items and defects. Utilization of computer, phone, and machine set‑up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set‑up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

St James Hospital, Butte, Montana

40 hours per week. Hourly rate: $17.43 – $22.29.

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – and provide a generous benefits package to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.