Linen Services Worker

Job description

The Linen Services Worker 1 performs one or more of the following duties: Washes linens, uniforms and other laundry, sorts and weighs loads, irons and folds clean items, and/or distributes linen to and from appropriate destinations. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.
Job Function:
• Laundry Equipment Operation: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
• Linen being processed is shaken out and separated into the correct bins based on observation at all times.
• Laundry equipment is operated appropriately (loads, operates, and empties washers and dryers) as evidenced by lack of equipment malfunction due to operator error at all times.
• Soiled linen is picked up from laundry chutes and other soiled linen holding areas following appropriate handling procedures 100% of the time.
• Work area is kept clean on a daily basis as evidenced by lack of debris at all times.
• Posted production standards are met or exceeded on a routine basis as evidenced by having zero below standard ratings per month.
• Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
• Appropriate protective head covering is worn while processing/handling soiled linens and chemicals 100% of time.
• The Supervisor or engineer is immediately notified of any potentially unsafe conditions.
• Quality checks on linen items are performed as linen passes by on the belt as evidenced by quality audits with a minimum accuracy rating of 95%.
• All torn and stained linens are placed in their designated holding carts 100% of time.
• Linen Distribution: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
• Linen is distributed and delivered to appropriate work areas according to schedule to maintain established par levels at all times.
• Other duties as assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
• Other duties as assigned are completed.
• Acts as a backup for other Linen Service Workers as needed.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :
• No experience Required
• Able to read and write; follow verbal and written instructions; equivalent of 8th grade education.
• Able to read and write and follow verbal and written instructions.