Laundry Associate

Willow Valley Communities•Lancaster Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Willow Valley Communities is hiring a full-time Laundry Associate at its Millwood Operations Center in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. The role supports Residents and guests by processing linens and textiles across the communities efficiently, safely, and to quality standards. The position involves active, hands-on work with commercial laundry equipment and requires attention to safety, cleanliness, and organization. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The starting wage is $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.
Strong attention to safety and proper work practices.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and access to a vehicle required.
Less than a high school education OR up to one month of related experience or training; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Sort textiles by weight and wash soiled textiles using commercial laundry equipment.
Dry textiles carefully to maintain a high standard of appearance.
Keep laundry and linen rooms clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
Operate folding machines and ironers.
Cross-train in all areas of the laundry linen process, including sorting, washing, drying, and distribution.
Participate in ongoing education and training sessions to maximize the efficiency of commercial washers and dryers.
Wear required protective equipment, including gloves and gowns, when handling soiled textiles.
Collect soiled linens from laundry chute areas and place them in tubs for processing.
Remove empty tubs from stocking areas and relocate them to the soiled linen room as needed.
Exchange linen carts at various locations throughout the communities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Sort textiles by type and place them on carts or shelving for storage.
Maintain assigned work records accurately.
Notify the Supervisor of textile discrepancies or cart repair needs.