General Laundry Worker (1918)

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami, FL 33147Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $14.00 - $14.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: General LaborSummary: Responsible for dumping soiled linen from carts and sorting and separating mixed soiled linen from Laundry accounts. Processing clean, dry, folded linen and/or linen that requires ironing, and placing it into delivery carts.  Essential Responsibilities:  Soiled Linen Sorting Sort soiled linen received from accounts. Separate linen by type category and accurately and consistently move it into designated sorting bins using conveyor belts. Observe and practice all personal protective practices as required - PPE. Meet and maintain established production standards as required. Mixed Soil Linen Separated into Hopper – 800 pounds per hour Maintain a clean work area before breaks and at the end of the shift. Remove all non-linen items and place them in the designated location. Move soiled linen carts into the cart dumper and empty soiled linen onto a conveyor belt for sorting and separation into the system. Meet and maintain established production standards as required. Soiled Carts emptied- 25 per hour @ two operators Separate non-linen items and trash before placing them on the inclined belt. Keep trash and recyclable plastics separate and put them in the appropriate compactor. All other duties as assigned. Dry Folding Linen Feed, catch, and or stack linen items needing folding through high-production industrial laundry equipment. Meet and maintain established production standards as required. Bath Towels- 750 per hour Patient Gowns- 300 per hour Blankets – 500 per hour Baby Blankets- 750 per hour Wash clothes - (Stack by Hand) – 1000 per hour Separate miss-sorted linen items before processing them into designated containers. Maintain a clean work area before breaks and at the end of the shift. Remove all non-linen items and place them in a designated location. All other duties as assigned. Flatwork Linen Processing Feed, catch, or stack linen items needing ironing through high-production industrial laundry equipment. Meet and maintain established production standards as required. Flat Sheets- 300 per hour Contour Sheets – 280 per hour Pillowcases – 700 per hour Scrubs – 300 per hour Separate miss-sorted linen items before processing them into designated containers. Maintain a clean work area before breaks and at the end of the shift. Remove all non-linen items and place them in a designated location. All other duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation, Experience, and Requirements: High School or equivalent is preferred, but not necessary. Previous laundry experience is a plus, but not required. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Constantly able to walk for extended periods and to use hands to grasp, handle, or feel Constantly required to stand for an entire shift of 8 hours or more. Constantly reach up and out with arms and hands, climb, have good balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Constantly speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Able to stand and walk for extended periods.  Constantly able to lift and carry over 25 pounds. Constantly able to wear protective gowns, gloves, surgical masks, and eye protection while performing tasks. Constantly able to handle and view blood, body fluids, and fecal matter in soiled linen occasionally. Constantly able to pull or push laundry carts on wheels weighing up to 500 pounds when full of soiled linen. Constantly have shoulder and arm strength to pull and separate bags of soiled linen from the inverted laundry cart onto the table. Open plastic or nylon bags containing soiled linen onto the moving conveyor belt. Constantly have the arm and shoulder strength and range of motion to pull and separate blankets, patient gowns, towels, and other thoroughly dried linen items if they become tangled from a weighted pile repeatedly for the duration of the shift. Constantly have arm and shoulder strength and range of motion to pull and separate sheets if tangled from a damp weighted pile repeatedly for the duration of the shift. Able to withstand shifts in temperature from 40° to 110° Able to perform repetitive tasks the entire shift Able to work in a competitive market Able to work with others in a safe and appropriate manner Regular and timely attendance Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Oral Communication – Bilingual: Listens and obtains clarification for verbal instructions. Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Completes work promptly and works efficiently. Safety and Security—Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability – Adapts to change in the work environment.                Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistent and on time at work. Dependability – Follows instructions and responds to the supervisor’s direction. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed. Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise levels are usually moderate.