Production Employee - Operating Room Prep Employee

London Hospital Linen Service Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

London Hospital Linen Service Inc. offers a part-time production role at its London facility. Under supervision, you will inspect, lint, fold, stack, assemble and wrap surgical linen before sterilization. Training runs weekdays with AM/PM shifts; 40 hours of initial training is required.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $18.30 to $18.90 during probation, with increases up to $23.63 based on hours of service. Benefits include a company pension, EAP, and paid time off, with weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Great track record of attendance.
• Availability to work every Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand for 9 hours, and perform repetitive movements.
• 1–2 professional references.
• No previous work experience required – willingness to learn is valued.

Responsibilities

• Removes lint from linen and folds items using prescribed methods.
• Inspects operating room linens for defects and quality.
• Assembles linen packs with correct quantities and wrappers for sterilization.
• Prepares packs for loading and sterilization, starts the sterilization process.
• Uses computer for data entry and scanning; maintains an orderly workspace.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth department operation.

Skills

Attendance

Weekend availability

Lifting 30 lbs

Stamina/standing

References available

Job description

Job Overview

LHLS is currently accepting Part Time applications for dedicated, quality-oriented PRODUCTION CANDIDATES to work process linens at our London facility. We are an essential service, and a leading, not-for-profit linen processing corporation. LHLS is southwestern Ontario’s premier laundry facility providing clean and fresh linen to support our partners in their mission of care.

Under supervision, the Operating Room Production worker is responsible for the inspection, de-linting, hand folding, stacking, assembling and wrapping of surgical linen in preparation for sterilization.

Training will be Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm or Monday - Friday 3:30pm-12:00 am. Must be available for 40 hours a week for training, must be able to commit to working either AM or PM shifts during training (120 hours)

What Have to Offer:

• Starting wages of $18.30 hourly up to $18.90 after probation + applicable premiums
• Wage increases up to $23.63 based on hours of service
• A part-time, permanent opportunity in an industry with job security
• Employer-paid Pension Program
• One-on-one training program for new employees
• A diverse and inclusive work culture
• Career opportunities – We support our employees' professional development and continued growth

Availability Requirements:

• Required to work every Saturday and Sunday (9:00AM to 5:30PM)
• Statutory Holidays (Either 6:30AM - 3:00PM or 3:30PM - 12:00AM)
• A Monday and or Friday (Either 6:30AM - 3:00PM or 3:30PM - 12:00AM)
• Any additional availability is a bonus

* This is a unionized position therefore, wage increases are set at various hours worked intervals as per the collective agreement.

Responsibilities

• Removes lint from linen and folds items using the prescribed methodology.
• Inspection of various operating room linens for holes, sticky residue, loose threads, hard stains, loose ties, loose patches, any and all defects.
• Ensures quality processing and assembly of packs using the prescribed methodology.
• Assembles linen packs using the proper quantities of each item and the correct wrapper based on the size of the pack in preparation for sterilization.
• Prepares packs for loading for sterilization, load and start sterilization process.
• Computer use including data entry and scanning of product
• Maintains an orderly, lint-free work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications

• Great track record of attendance
• Availability to work every Saturday, Sunday, Statutory Holidays, and a Monday and or Friday
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, stand for 9 hours a day, and repetitive movements
• 1-2 professional references
• No previous work experience is required-- If you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to teach you (previous experiences in quality control or lab environments are an asset).

London Hospital Linen Service Inc. (LHLS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accessible formats, please contact our Human Resources team at 519-438-2925.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.30-$23.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work every Saturday, Sunday, and Stat Holidays?
• How many hours a week are you available to work?
• What is your availability? (Be specific)
• Are you comfortable to begin work at 5:30am or stay at work till 1am depending on overtime?

Work Location: In person