Laundry Specialist - Mt Pleasant Health & Rehab Cen - EVS

About the role

The Laundry Worker is required to operate laundry equipment related to the finishing of flatwork, and tumble-dried goods. The Laundry Worker cleans and maintains assigned area(s) to meet customer and client satisfaction. Additionally, the Laundry Worker is required to fold, maintain, and provide cleaned linen to the operations.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts soiled linen into designated classifications.
• Operates automatic cart washer, as required.
• Removes linen carts from cart washer exit.
• Operates flatwork ironer, small piece folders and folds linen following predetermined standards.
• Processes specialty items.
• Responsible for quality control.
• Ensures linens meet the quality expectations designated by specific customers.
• Refers any questions or issues to the lead or supervisor.
• Identifies each linen distribution cart with proper labels and tags, covering all linen carts prior to transport.
• Folds and stores linen to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Assists truck driver to load the linen and/or materials on the truck.
• Informs the lead or supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.
• Develops new skills and does what it takes to get the job done to make a positive impact for employees and customers.
• Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice in order to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high production laundry is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Potential exposures: Infectious Disease, Electrical Equipment, Burns, Blood Contact, Heat and Humidity, Mechanical Equipment, Sharps.