Laundry Worker I - Linen Services

Saint Francis Health System

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Process and provide clean linen to Saint Francis Health System patients and staff as needed for patient care.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write or understand oral instructions and safety signage.
• Be physically able to meet the physical requirements and working conditions of the job.
• Is able to understand and operate controls on the laundry equipment.
• 0 - 6 months general work experience.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks up soiled linen from laundry chutes and soiled linen storage.
• Physically sorts linen into bins by laundry type, then weighs soiled linen and hangs on overhead monorail system.
• Empties soiled linen slings onto the washer conveyor.
• Unloads and stores new linens and chemicals from delivery vehicles to designated areas of laundry department.
• Loads and unloads clean and/or soiled linen on and off delivery truck for other entities.
• Monitors dryers, press, and chemical supply system to ensure continuous operation.
• Manually feeds sheets and blankets into ironer and/or folder.
• Manually feeds towels, gowns, baby blankets, etc. into small piece folders.
• Hand folds small linen items such as washcloths, diapers, t-shirts, and restraints.
• Folds and/or stacks linen as it comes out of ironer/folder and places linens on bulk storage carts.
• Delivers full carts to various departments and returns empty carts to laundry.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, cleans equipment and utilizes cart washer to comply with infection control standards and sanitize equipment.
• Other duties as assigned to facilitate work flow processes.

What This Job Offers

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