Laundry Worker

Under immediate Supervisor, sorts (clean and soiled) collection, folds, feels, dries, washes, irons and delivers laundry, using semi-automatic or manually operated equipment.

• Collects and sorts clean and soiled Laundry. Inspects linen as handled; removes stained, torn or worn pieces for reprocessing or repairs.
• Moves clean linen, damp or dry, within Laundry area using carts, tables or trucks.
• Assists in loading, hanging and sorting wash linen uniforms into Steam Tunnel machine.
• Load and unloads washers when necessary.
• May operate one or more automatic machines in the performance of duties.
• Makes up linen quotas for exchange carts; delivers linen to various units and clinics.
• Pushes buttons to start and stop machines on signals or lights.
• Sorts, folds and stacks processed linen on shelves; does not allow processed linens to fall on floor and become soiled; returns soiled linens to be re-washed.
• Notes and keeps simple tally records of quantities or types of laundry processed, used, or issued; tallies are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Feeds Sagar and Jensen Spreader and Flatwork ironers and also receives work from crossfolder; items are fed properly so that equipment does not jam or malfunction.
• Sweeps and mops laundry area and chute rooms.
• Removes clean/soiled linen form units throughout the Medical Center when necessary or required by operational needs.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Education:

High School graduation or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

6 months-1 year laundry experience preferred.

Skills:

Familiarity with of automatic washing machines.

Good oral communication skills.

Must pass basic arithmetic skills test.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.