Laundry Associate

Life Care Services • Jacksonville, FL

10h • $15

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Laundry Associate is responsible for carrying out the normal activities of the laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, sorting, etc. of clothing and linens.

Requirements

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Ability to process 50-100 pounds of laundry at a time.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the work day including repetitive folding movements, and strenuous pulling movements.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently.
• Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stoop 90% of the work day.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases from contaminated linens including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and laundry and cleaning chemicals.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial laundry experience is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans and redistributes the Community laundry.
• Ensures that all Health Center laundry is properly sorted, washed and dried according to State and Federal regulations.
• Ensures that the laundry is maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by the supervisor.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees