General Summary

Reports to the Supervisor of the Linen Department. Collects, transports, weighs, and records soiled linen from hospital and outlying buildings per area schedule. Performs inventory of all linen, fills and transports clean linen to stock points within hospital and outlying buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist government linen officer in weighing in clean linen delivered from the laundry contractor and weighing soiled linen going out to the laundry contractor Sorts, counts, sends and receives all incoming/outgoing items for the dry cleaning contractor Uses mechanically operated pneumatic chute system to throw linen from top floors down to linen area When chute is not functional, transports carts from upper floors down to lower level Collects soiled linens from outlaying buildings Transports linen carts up to the floors and stock in appropriate areas Stocks clean linen from laundry on linen shelves in the clean linen area. Keeps linen shelves organized and packs are counted, wrapped, and labeled. Clean and disinfect clean and soiled linen carts daily Correct deficiencies immediately found on supervisor’s inspections Remove defect/torn linens from par level and report to supervisor Participate in hospital wide and all outlying buildings yearly linen inventory.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED Must have one year hospital/health care laundry experience Computer literate with mathematical comprehension Strong interpersonal and team working skills

Working Conditions

Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required Be able to lift 50 lbs. and push 100 lbs.

 

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.