Laundry Worker II

Intermountain Health • Butte-Silver Bow, MT

9d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Laundry Production Aide is responsible for the efficient processing of clean linen and soiled laundry in compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. This position, under the direction of laundry production leadership will perform manual sorting of soiled laundry, sorting and folding of clean linen, and the operation of industrial laundry machines involved in the finishing processes for clean linen. This position will perform to production and quality standards based on established rates per hour. Essential Functions This role works within the facility to complete production goals on a daily and weekly basis. Workers are cross-trained to work all departments and to operate all machines. Under the direction of the floor lead, sorts all incoming or outgoing linen. Transports, pulls, and pushes equipment, loads and unloads carts and containers. Sorts soiled linen on conveyor into predetermined categories for the proper wash classification. Utilizes proper PPE and complies with all facility safety and infection control practices to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens. Under the direction of the floor lead, safely and competently operates specialty commercial laundry processing machines (Folders, Feeders, irons, baggers, strapping machines) Assembles, counts, binds, or packages linen items on production lines. Carries out basic quality checks, performs spot checks and follows production guidelines and specifications. Sorting and production workers are responsible to ensure that their output is consistent and correct to guarantee product quality and prevent harm or delays and to reduce wasted resources including labor. Follow best practices for safe operation of laundry machinery and report performance issues or hazards to designated lead or directly to maintenance. Maintain clean and organized workspaces. Workers in this position play a vital role in workplace safety and must ensure that other elements of the production line do not present safety hazards. Throughout all laundry process, caregivers in this position are required to identify and work with leaders and co-workers on opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort, including lifting and handling laundry, and standing for extended periods.
• Utilizes proper PPE and complies with all facility safety and infection control practices to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Repetitive use of both hands, both arms, standing for long periods of time, visual discernment of items and defects.
• Utilization of computer, phone, and machine set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment.
• Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a production or assembly line environment, which can contribute to efficiency and familiarity with systematic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Sorts all incoming or outgoing linen.
• Transports, pulls, and pushes equipment, loads and unloads carts and containers.
• Sorts soiled linen on conveyor into predetermined categories for the proper wash classification.
• Safely and competently operates specialty commercial laundry processing machines (Folders, Feeders, irons, baggers, strapping machines).
• Assembles, counts, binds, or packages linen items on production lines.
• Carries out basic quality checks, performs spot checks and follows production guidelines and specifications.
• Ensures that their output is consistent and correct to guarantee product quality and prevent harm or delays and to reduce wasted resources including labor.
• Follows best practices for safe operation of laundry machinery and report performance issues or hazards to designated lead or directly to maintenance.
• Maintains clean and organized workspaces.
• Identifies and works with leaders and co-workers on opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, through the PEAK program.
• Eligibility to participate in the PEAK program on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed