CBW Operator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Laundry Worker III position is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of commercial laundry equipment and performing complex (senior-level) laundry work in a commercial laundry. Laundry Worker III assists the Laundry Manager with the overseeing and cross training of the Laundry Worker I’s and II’s. Having multiple people cross train helps to ensure that all laundry personnel are safe, productive, and effective in the operation of laundry equipment on all assigned tasks. Laundry Worker III will ensure that the Laundry Worker I’s and II’s follow all laundry equipment procedures that are in place for safe laundry equipment operation. Laundry Worker III will report all employee and equipment issues or problems to the Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director. The Laundry Worker III will assist the Laundry Manager with planning, scheduling, facilitating, and recording the efficient and safe processing of linens. Work involves both light and heavy physical labor. Activities include sorting, classifying, weighing and recording of weights, loading/unloading of Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, and large 300# dryers, 300# lint collector, small commercial washer/extractors and dryers, flatwork ironing, unloading conveyor, folding, preparing clothes and linens for delivery, delivery, and routine cleaning of
work area/areas. This position normally works an 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday. Occasional work on weekends, holidays, and hours other than those regularly scheduled may be required. Employee will follow all HHSC, Facility, and Laundry procedures for reporting time and attend work on a regular and predictable schedule performing all tasks as assigned. All tasks will be performed within the established time frames while promoting teamwork. Laundry Worker III works under limited supervision from the Laundry Manager, Laundry Maintenance, and Laundry Director with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will occasionally work under close supervision of Laundry Maintenance assisting with daily laundry preventative maintenance. This position has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Requirements

• Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Experience in laundry or sewing operations work.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge of commercial laundry operation, equipment, laundering techniques, and procedures.
• Prefer ability to safely drive and operate bobtail type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates.
• Prefer ability to learn and use Office 365, Webmail, equipment computer software, and CBW programs.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Laundry Manager in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas.
• Assists the Laundry Manager with leading/guiding/directing all Laundry Worker I’s and II’s to work as a team to meet the established time frames, following all procedures for the Laundry Department.
• Responsible for reporting/overseeing/insuring proper startup of CBW, press, shuttle, four (4) 300# dryers, and un-loader belt, and 300# lint collector at beginning of workday and overseeing/insuring proper shut down at end of workday.
• Assists the Laundry Manager with training, cross training, and assigning the work of Laundry Worker I’s and II’s.
• Sorts, classifies, weighs, and records all soiled laundry in order to determine what laundry formula will be used.
• Operation of the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) system.
• Operation of the large dryer unload conveyor.
• Operation of commercial washer/extractors and dryers.
• Operation of the Feeder, Ironer, Folder, and Stacker.
• Operation of small piece folders.
• Folding linens by hand.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to meet infection control and safety standards.
• Performs the pick-up, quota count, filling of orders, and delivery to units/departments.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet HHSC requirements.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED