Textile Delivery Associate — Environmental Services — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose

The Textile Delivery Associate works under the direct supervision of the Manager. Responsible for the replenishment of exchange carts for nursing and ancillary areas; fills and delivers orders according to daily schedules; uses handheld inventory units to generate usage info; rolls and fills scrub exchange units; picks up soiled linens and scrubs and transports to dock via pallet jack; assists drivers with loading of soiled linen onto trucks and unloading of clean linens from trucks. Processes washes/dry mops and other items as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Transports clean and soiled linens.
• Operates small commercial washer/dryer.
• Picks up/loads soiled linen carts.
• Operates pallet jacks.
• Utilizes handheld inventory tracking device.
• Maintains daily activity records.
• Fills carts and orders.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

Skills

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Utilize handheld inventory tracking device, Operate pallet jack, Basic computer skills.
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail, Acceptance of authority, Communication with others, Teamwork, Active listening, Relationship building.