Linen Assistant - 1st Clean

Linen Assistant

Wage: $16.24 per hour

Shift: 1st

QPS Employment Group has a great Linen Assistant position available at a company in Quincy, IL. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

• Load and unload laundry items from washers, dryers, carts, and conveyor systems.
• Feed clean laundry into flatwork iron press machines and finishing equipment.
• Operate flatwork iron pressing machines, air finishers, shirt finishers, and related laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Spray carts with disinfectant and wipe down carts and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Shake out linens and materials to remove wrinkles and creases before processing.
• Position linens and flatwork items properly onto feeder ribbons or conveyors for machine processing.
• Smooth and guide linens by hand during ironing and finishing processes to prevent folds and wrinkles.
• Fold flatwork and finished laundry items and place products into baskets, carts, or conveyor systems.
• Finish shirts and garments using presses including sleeve, collar-cuff, and body press equipment as required.
• Process perm-press articles through steam conditioning equipment to remove wrinkles and set finishes.
• Inspect finished linens and garments for quality, cleanliness, and damage.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and operational guidelines.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, production, manufacturing, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in hot and humid environments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a repetitive production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to workplace cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to maintain quality standards while meeting production expectations.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, talk, and hear throughout the shift.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands and arms for sorting, folding, feeding machines, and handling linens.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and move linens and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and fast-paced production conditions.
• Visual ability required to inspect linens for wrinkles, stains, tears, and quality concerns.

• Previous industrial laundry or linen processing experience preferred.
• Experience operating laundry presses, finishing machines, or conveyor systems beneficial.
• Familiarity with sanitation and workplace safety procedures preferred.

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