Laundry Worker

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs laundry work under; does related assigned laundry tasks as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions

1. Folds and counts all finished products.
2. Operates machines that finish sheets, pillowcases, towels, gowns, clothing protectors, and pads.
3. Sorts, folds, and labels personal clothing.
4. Delivery of personal clothing to the residents’ rooms. Responsible for hanging the garments in closets and placing bagged items in drawers. 
5. Maintains linen supply in linen closets and carts.                                                                        
6. Keeps laundry room and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
7. Hanger reclaims. 
8. Does related laundry tasks.                                                                                                          
9. Distributes and collects forms from linen rooms.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in laundry work and operation of laundry equipment is preferred; however on, job training is provided.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age with some knowledge of laundry operations. 
• Ability to keep records and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the Facility is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good physical condition due to the demanding aspects of the job.                                
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push and pull carts.                                                  
• Walking, 100 % of the time except during breaks.                                                                       
• Standing, 100 % of the time except during breaks.                                                                     
• Bending, 100% of the time except during breaks.                                                                                                                 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to tolerate extreme heat due to the laundry equipment.