Linen Driver

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

7h•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Linen Handler Drivers are an essential part to the Mayo Clinic Health System and are responsible for receiving, storing, collecting, distributing, tracking, and transporting linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) throughout MCHS and Rochester in a safe and efficient manner. Driving responsibilities include safely operating a 28’ straight truck with knowledge of and obeying all traffic laws and DOT regulations, performing DOT inspections, monitoring the physical condition of the truck, filling the truck with diesel fuel, DEF, anti-gel, and washer fluid and maintaining the cleanliness of the truck internally and externally. Perform preventative maintenance and mechanical operations such as electrically plugging trucks in during cold weather conditions. Operating lift gates and notifying supervisors of driving delays and/or transportation issues. Employ ergonomic techniques to safely load and unload deliveries with care which may require the use of pallet jacks or pallet lifts and utilizing power or manual lift plates. Loads may consist of carts, baskets, and/or polys and are verified by the driver for accuracy before delivery. Ensure all loads are delivered to the proper locations at the designated times by utilizing road maps and GPS devices. May be assigned to perform linen handler functions at Rochester Mayo locations. Safely removes soiled linen from serviced areas by utilizing all proper PPE. Accurately supply large quantities of linen to proper locations throughout the Mayo Clinic campuses. May be required to deliver soiled and clean instruments to designated locations. Assists supervisors in managing workflow through assignment planning and delivery schedules. Utilizes tablets for tracking of linen. Monitors linen and other QA/QC requirements. Completes other duties as assigned May be required to complete other job functions as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of and adherence to all traffic laws and DOT regulations.
Ability to operate a 28’ straight truck.
Ability to perform DOT inspections.
Ability to monitor the physical condition of the truck.
Ability to fill the truck with diesel fuel, DEF, anti-gel, and washer fluid.
Ability to maintain the cleanliness of the truck internally and externally.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and mechanical operations.
Ability to operate lift gates.
Ability to employ ergonomic techniques to safely load and unload deliveries.
Ability to use pallet jacks or pallet lifts and power or manual lift plates.
Ability to verify loads for accuracy.
Ability to utilize road maps and GPS devices.
Ability to safely remove soiled linen from serviced areas by utilizing all proper PPE.
Ability to accurately supply large quantities of linen to proper locations.
Ability to deliver soiled and clean instruments to designated locations.
Ability to utilize tablets for tracking of linen.
Ability to monitor linen and other QA/QC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Linen Handler.
Experience with Mayo Clinic campuses and locations.

Responsibilities

Receiving, storing, collecting, distributing, tracking, and transporting linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) throughout MCHS and Rochester.
Safely operating a 28’ straight truck with knowledge of and obeying all traffic laws and DOT regulations.
Performing DOT inspections.
Monitoring the physical condition of the truck.
Filling the truck with diesel fuel, DEF, anti-gel, and washer fluid.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the truck internally and externally.
Performing preventative maintenance and mechanical operations such as electrically plugging trucks in during cold weather conditions.
Operating lift gates.
Notifying supervisors of driving delays and/or transportation issues.
Employing ergonomic techniques to safely load and unload deliveries with care, which may require the use of pallet jacks or pallet lifts and utilizing power or manual lift plates.
Verifying loads (carts, baskets, and/or polys) for accuracy before delivery.
Ensuring all loads are delivered to the proper locations at the designated times by utilizing road maps and GPS devices.
Performing linen handler functions at Rochester Mayo locations.
Safely removing soiled linen from serviced areas by utilizing all proper PPE.
Accurately supplying large quantities of linen to proper locations throughout the Mayo Clinic campuses.
Delivering soiled and clean instruments to designated locations.
Assisting supervisors in managing workflow through assignment planning and delivery schedules.
Utilizing tablets for tracking of linen.
Monitoring linen and other QA/QC requirements.
Completing other duties as assigned.