Laundry Finisher

About the role

The Laundry Finisher works interchangeably as a member of a two (2) or more worker team to shake out laundry, feed ironer, fold clean and/or damp articles, and pack for distribution to various Gracedale departments and stations. This position reports directly to the Laundry Manager and/or other higher-level management as designated and is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

Responsibilities

• Sorts washed laundry to separate articles for next phase of processing
• Assists in loading and unloading of drying tumblers
• Feeds machine and monitors multiple devices in order to ensure correct air pressure, steam pressure, and temperature
• Feeds articles onto feeder belt for transportation into the machine
• Smooths and straightens edges of articles
• Guides articles to prevent wrinkles, as they are pulled under rollers and overheated section of machine that presses and dries them
• Shakes out and feeds large articles, such as bed sheets and bed spreads into ironer (requires a two-person team)
• Operates pressing forms and mechanical folders
• Receives small articles as they roll from ironer
• Folds, sorts, and stacks small articles on table or in carts
• Catches end of large articles, such as sheets or drapes
• Folds large articles appropriately to fit laundry wagon or storage shelves (requires a two-person team)
• Examines articles for stains, tears, or other imperfections and routes to washroom and/or linen room if rewashing or mending is required
• Accomplishes light housekeeping chores to maintain clean and safe conditions in laundry department

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited below. All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and practice the specific instructions and/or guidelines of any assigned equipment and products
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to keep basic records of supplies, activities, and occurrences

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible provided they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made regarding their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Tools and equipment

• Dryers with 150-pound and 400-pound capacity
• Mangler for ironing
• Folding machine

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving, mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud to loud.

Benefits for full-time employees

• Medical Insurance
• Vision and Prescription
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Traditional Pension
• FREE DAY CARE!

Pay and schedule

Full time, every other weekend, 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. FLSA non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Pay grade GU-01. Union: AFSCME Gracedale 1435.

An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.