Laundry Worker

Wendell Foster has been recognized as a Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro (2021, 2024, 2025).

Pay & Benefits

• New hourly rate
• 8 paid holidays each year
• Double-time pay for holiday hours worked
• Earn Paid Time Off
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with automatic 2% company contribution; company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
• One times annual salary in life insurance coverage at no cost
• Employee recognition giveaways throughout the year
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• On-the-job training

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record (ability to drive organization vehicles)
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate written and/or verbal information about an individual's condition or job duties
• Ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of organization sanitation, infection control, and safety processes and policies
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral directions and instructions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized software
• Good sanitary habits
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines and follow them accordingly
• Operate washers and dryers according to operating instructions
• Remove lint from dryer filters
• Measure and appropriately use laundry chemicals
• Properly use, clean, and maintain laundry equipment to ensure it remains in good working order
• Sort, weigh, and document the weight of clothing and linens prior to laundering
• Fold, sort, and place laundered items in designated areas
• Transport soiled and clean clothing and linens to and from the laundry while following established guidelines
• Follow all garment and linen washing and handling instructions
• Follow department policies and procedures for all cleaning and laundry tasks
• Follow isolation and infection control procedures
• Assist in ensuring individuals' clothing is properly labeled and in good repair
• Observe stained garments and pre-soak and launder them appropriately
• Transport waste to designated areas
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Order and fill supplies as needed
• Report equipment repairs immediately to the Environmental Services Supervisor or Maintenance Department
• Work with the Environmental Services Supervisor to ensure clothing is properly identified, maintained in good repair, and deletions are documented
• Move into other areas within the department and perform duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Schedule & Work Environment

• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must frequently stand, move throughout the facility, operate laundry and cleaning equipment, and use hands and arms for sorting, inspecting, cleaning, drying, folding, and storing laundry
• Must occasionally climb a stool or ladder while performing laundry, custodial, or inventory tasks
• The majority of work is performed indoors, but the position requires transporting laundry outdoors
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, potentially toxic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and potential bloodborne pathogens
• Personal protective equipment may be required when working with potential bloodborne pathogens
• The noise level is generally moderate but may occasionally be loud

This position reports directly to the Environmental Services Supervisor and does not directly supervise other personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Wendell Foster complies with HIPAA regulations and is committed to maintaining the privacy of each individual's Protected Health Information.