We are seeking a temporary Laundry Attendant to work at our Production Facility at our Stone Ridge, NY location. The Laundry Attendant will operate laundry equipment to provide clean uniforms for animal staff in support of ensuring biosecurity of animal production facility. This a temporary role with the possibility of becoming a full-time permanent employee. Temporary benefits include: Paid Sick Time Paid Volunteer Time off 401K Participation ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect soiled scrubs and socks from laundry hampers. Sort all soiled articles and treat all stains. Operate commercial laundry equipment including washing machines and dryers in accordance with manufacturer's operating instructions. Sort and fold dried articles. Stock locker rooms with laundered uniforms and socks daily. Fill clothes order list for weekly facility clothes orders. Perform physical environment housekeeping duties in the laundry room, including daily cleaning and sanitizing, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Handle contaminated articles per company SOPs and OSHA standards. Maintain the inventory of cleaning supplies and linen; inform manager of any inventory needs. Maintain all laundry equipment and inform appropriate personnel of maintenance needs. Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Perform all other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Six to 12 months experience preferred. Must be able to read and follow directions for the use of laundry machines and cleaning substances. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, reach, stoop, grasp, lift, and push; manipulate cloth; operate laundry machines utilizing switches/ buttons/ knobs/ doors; discern stains on cloth and discern machine control indicators. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.75. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. About Research Models & Services Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit www.criver.com. 226187