Lead Laundry Operations - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Laundry Supervisor, this role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of the laundry. The Lead will learn to operate and have an understanding of all equipment within the Laundry Department. They will direct daily activities of laundry staff, assigned within each department of the laundry. The Lead will assist in training and orientation of new and current staff members, and alerts supervisor to performance and/or disciplinary problems. The Lead will assume a leadership role in the absence of supervisory personnel, by directly coordinating and assigning duties to hourly staff.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Ability to understand, read, speak, and write English to the level normally acquired by completing the 12th grade.
1-2 years of laundry experience desirable.
Demonstrates a professional image at all times.
Good oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to lift and transport linens weighing up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to transport racks filled with soiled linens weighing an average of 400 pounds.
Must comply with OSHA standards of protective clothing.
Must have general understanding and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Will train

Responsibilities

Performs daily jobs in Laundry that may be needed.
Trains at key positions to help in emergency situations (tunnels, rail lift, rails, etc.).
Works alongside co-workers in assigned areas, including soiled sort, washroom washer equipment, production floor, and distribution departments.
Assists management staff by ensuring OSHA and JCAH requirements are being met.
In supervisor's absence, acts as supervisor by assigning work, preparing work schedules, and maintaining staff productivity.
Builds rapport with supervisors and hourly staff for good working relationships and smooth operation flow.
Assists supervisor in training and orientation of staff members.
Assists in inspection of work, monitoring and recording quality and quantity of work of assigned laundry staff.
Provides input to the supervisor of the assigned area and to the Laundry Manager.
Leads special projects within the Laundry and helps to monitor procedures essential to the daily work flow.
Monitors soiled linen loads to ensure designated weights are correct before items are forwarded to washer and extractor equipment.
Transports baskets and racks of linens to designated processing areas.
Assists in correcting conditions that may be potential safety or fire hazards and follows established procedures when dealing with sharps, hazardous materials, or customers' lost and found items.
Keeps equipment clean and work areas neat and organized.