Linen Handler
Memorial Health•Springfield, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Our Linen Handler is responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks related to the distribution and collection of linens. This role ensures the timely and accurate delivery and pickup of linen supplies to all designated Memorial Health departments and units, supporting smooth daily operations and maintaining high service standards.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use computers and/or mobile devices to perform daily job activities.
- Capable of moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 400 lbs. , often in a hot, humid work environment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license preferred.
- Experience in healthcare support services, hospital or commercial laundry, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Move clean linen stock throughout the facility using linen carts and various linen containers in support of the linen distribution plan.
- Transport loaded linen carts/containers from the receiving dock to the staging area.
- Deliver loaded linen carts/containers to designated areas for use.
- Return partially used linen carts/containers to the staging area.
- Move partial linen carts/containers to the loading dock for shipment.
- Transport soiled linen throughout the facility using linen carts and containers per the linen distribution plan.
- Pick up and move soiled linen carts/containers from soiled linen chute rooms to the holding area or loading dock for shipment.
- Pick up and move soiled linen carts/containers from designated soiled rooms to the holding area or loading dock for shipment.
- Follow all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and correct donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Adhere to all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines while promoting a culture of safety.
- Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment as required.
- Work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
- Respond promptly to all pages and calls regarding linen while maintaining required documentation.
- Perform additional facility-specific tasks as needed, such as building clean linen carts, loading/unloading linen trucks, and other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
