LAUNDRY TECH

80/pp Full Time, includes every other Saturday and rotating holidays

Job Summary:

Process soiled linen, collect soiled linen, sort & wash soiled linen. Process clean washed linen, prepare delivery, deliver, pick-up soiled linen. Works with team members to complete tasks & keep records. Assists with training team members & demonstrates new techniques. Performs data collection for quality improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· U ses proper PPE when handling soiled linen.

· Collect soiled linen, in a safe & timely manner.

• Sort soiled linen, weigh linen for washers & document weight accuracy.
• Report foreign objects found in linen for safety.
• Properly load washers.
• Select formula & start washers, using appropriate formula for infection control.
• Unload washers, while sorting linen for appropriate drying process.
• Operate dryers timely & remove all lint.
• Operate flatwork iron safely.
• Inspect linen for stains/tears & send defective article to proper area to meet standard.
• Fold dried linen to meet standard.
• Inspect & sort surgical towels in stacks for appropriate use.
• Place par on carts accurately.
• Deliver carts of linen to user departments in a safe & timely manner.
• Process linens & deliver to storage areas.
• Complete laundry processes for all linens washed throughout the week/weekends.
• Trains new team members & ensures processes are met.
• Assists in introducing new products, machines or equipment.
• Works as a team completing daily activities/processes.
• Performs quality checks & inspections of processed linens.
• Monitors par stock levels & submits supply orders weekly or as needed.
• Receives calls & problem solves when necessary.
• Performs routine checks of linen storage areas & closets.
• Reports any departmental issues to manager.
• Reports any machine malfunctions to manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to follow oral & written instructions.
• Able to properly operate washers, dryers, iron, chemical dispensers, scales & carts.
• Able to operate a computer & basic office equipment as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires constant walking, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, reaching, manual dexterity & use of hands; frequent talking & occasional kneeling.
• Constant lifting around 25 – 50lbs.

High School or better.

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