Laundry Worker

About the Role

The Laundry Worker ensures a continuous supply of clean, sanitary linens for residents, clients, and staff across the organization. This position is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, ironing, and distributing linens according to established infection control, safety, and quality standards. This role requires working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linens from units and transport them to the laundry facility.
• Deliver clean linens to assigned areas and replenish unit inventories.
• Drive box truck to transport linens as needed.
• Sort soiled linens by type and classification for laundering.
• Weigh and prepare linens for washing cycles.
• Load and unload washers and dryers.
• Monitor chemical supplies and maintain proper wash formulas and pH balance.
• Fold, iron, bag, hang, and stack clean linens.
• Prepare and stock clean linen carts for daily deliveries.
• Take inventory on units to determine next-day needs.
• Complete linen weight/order forms accurately.
• Follow department safety and infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age or older.
• More than 6 months of relevant experience.
• Valid WI driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• More than 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare facility.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Regular lifting of 25–50 lbs.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, noise >85 dB, hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids, and moving machinery.
• Position requires working in settings with potential exposure to communicable illnesses and emotionally distressed individuals.
• Significant physical stamina and ability to work in hot laundry environments.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $15.18 - $16.53 based on experience.

Schedule

6:30am – 3:00pm, and every other Saturday.

Benefits

• PTO and paid holidays.
• Newly updated facility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and hospital insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – a hybrid defined benefit plan where participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC matches this at 100% each pay period.

About North Central Health Care

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs over 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long-term care, short-term care, physical therapy, and crisis stabilization.