Laundry Coordinator - The Ben

Sage Hospitality Group•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

With a focus on service excellence and team contribution, process soiled linen and distribute clean linen in accordance with standard operating procedures in a safe, accident-free manner, as assigned by management. In this 208-room boutique hotel that injects fresh energy into downtown West Palm Beach while honoring a celebrated past, this role is part of something worth being proud of. Through careful attention to detail and a genuine commitment to guest comfort, this role keeps The Ben always at its best.

Requirements

Prior laundry experience desirable
Minimal hearing necessary for one-one-one communication, accommodations may be provided.
Excellent vision necessary; emphasis on cleanliness standards and quality control.
Minimal speech communication skills required for one-one-one communication, accommodations may be provided.
Minimal literacy is required.
Lifting up to 75 lbs. of linen; pushing up to 75 lbs. of linen; pulling up to 75 lbs. of linen; carrying up to 50 lbs. of linen.
Bending -frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding.
Mobility -continuous movement throughout department.
Continuous standing -100% of shift.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers following all safety practices.
Sorts used linens, clean towels, rugs and robes into appropriate categories for off-site washing.
Sorts out stained or torn linen.
Loads and unloads carts.
Uses manual folding for bath towels, washcloths, rugs and robes.
Places folded product on appropriate rack.
Weighs linen in respective cart vessel to ensure accurate reporting of linen sent offsite.
Tracks reclaim, damaged and discarded linen
Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.
Follow all hazardous chemical procedures and ensure bloodied linen does not return to supplies.
Inspect linen on a regular basis for tears, holes or sub-standard conditions and remove from guest inventory.
Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
Empty lint traps after each load to ensure safety of equipment and building.
Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.
Ensure linen carts are stocked and prepared to be delivered to guest room floors.
Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.