Laundry Worker - Wyandotte County Detention Center

About the role

The Laundry Worker is required to operate laundry equipment related to the finishing of flatwork, and tumble-dried goods. The role involves cleaning and maintaining assigned areas to meet customer and client satisfaction, folding, maintaining, and providing cleaned linen to 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 fold linen following predetermined standards.
• Processes specialty items.
• Responsible for quality control, ensuring linens meet specific customer expectations.
• Identifies each linen distribution cart with proper labels and covers all linen carts before transport.
• Fold and store linen to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Assists truck drivers to load linen and/or materials onto trucks.
• Inform the lead or supervisor on par levels or quantities of supplies.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high production laundry is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member, creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Understanding and applying guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Equipment operation.
• Communication.
• Organization.

Potential exposures

• Infectious Disease
• Electrical Equipment
• Burns
• Blood Contact
• Heat and Humidity
• Mechanical Equipment
• Sharps

About Aramark

Aramark is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and supporting diverse backgrounds. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, visit aramarkcareers.com.