• The Linen Attendant sorts laundry items by label and loads laundry machines with bedding, surgical gowns, linens etc.
• The Linen Attendant adds detergent and other cleaning agents to the washer and adds when necessary germicidal/disinfectant solutions.
• Adjusts water temperature and starts the washer.
• Wrings out clean wet articles and places them in dryers for the measured time cycle.
• The Linen Attendant sorts and folds clean items into the appropriate storage bin.
• The Linen Attendant counts articles to verify laundry lists.
• Use of weighing systems.
• The Linen Attendant soaks contaminated articles, and mixes and applies dyes and bleaches according to formulas.
• May mend torn articles.
• May transport soiled/clean linen.
• May assist in training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1-2 years of related work experience.

• May require a valid driver's license.

• Walking.
• Lifting.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking, standing, lifting no more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Additional physical requirements may be needed.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; howver, may be exposed to heat/cold.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wear protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

• Occasional travel from time-to-time but not on a regular basis.

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.