Laundry Tech I

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay•North Bend, OR

About The Position

The Laundry Tech I supports commercial laundry production and linen supply for hospitality, food and beverage outlets, and other businesses. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming workspace, follows safety procedures when handling soiled linen and chemicals, and operates laundry machinery using settings suited to linen types and load sizes. The employee also identifies linen types and ensures they are properly handled throughout the laundering process. Team members may be asked to assist with other duties as needed. The position requires regularly walking and frequently standing for long periods, along with handling linen and equipment. Employees must complete tasks within prescribed time limits and remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure. Ko-Kwel Casino Resort team members are eligible for comprehensive health care benefits, a generous time-off policy, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match, and other benefits.

Requirements

Professional appearance and demeanor when representing The Laundry Mill.
Friendly and approachable attitude toward customers and teammates.
Ability to communicate clearly and positively with customers and teammates.
Ability to process linen and complete tasks within prescribed time limits.
Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move 25–50 pounds; and occasionally push or pull loaded linen carts weighing up to 600 pounds for 10–20 feet on flat surfaces, with or without assistance.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Valid Oregon driver's license with a clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming work area and report safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
Separate soiled linen and handle hazardous waste products and spotting chemicals using proper safety procedures.
Weigh soiled linen to ensure the correct amount is loaded into washers.
Operate and monitor washing and drying machinery, add chemicals, and clean lint traps.
Load and unload washers and dryers.
Replace chemical drums as needed while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Feed linen into the flat iron or small-piece folder.
Stand and fold linen by hand.
Wrap table linen using industrial wrapping equipment.
Wipe and sanitize equipment, carts, and surfaces; vacuum, sweep, and wet-mop floors.
Read and understand safety data sheets (SDS) and safety policies.
Use basic washer and dryer settings appropriate to linen type and load size.
Identify different linen types and ensure proper placement throughout the laundering process.
Support the team with other duties as assigned.