Dryer Operator

Healthcare Linen Services Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Linen Services Group in Wichita, KS is seeking a Dryer Operator for full-time, hourly employment. You will ensure dryers, tunnels and conveyors operate efficiently and respond to alarms from CBW and related systems.

Responsibilities include loading linen, cleaning lint filters, maintaining a clean CBW area, and following safety protocols. Shift is 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday with possible overtime on Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Speak, read and write English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and reset equipment alarms.
• Identify linen types.
• Operate a scissors lift safely.
• Work safely around automated equipment.
• Possess reliable transportation.
• Ability to work early/late shifts as required.
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Capable of working 6:00 am–2:30 pm and overtime on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Resolve computer alarms and monitor tunnel systems.
• Load linen into dryer and manage conveyors.
• Keep CBW area clean and free of linen/trash.
• Clean lint filters, blower wheels, and dryer duct cleanouts.
• Report deficiencies to maintenance and follow directions from supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Computer literacy

Alarm troubleshooting

Linen identification

Scissor lift operation

Safety awareness

Punctuality & attendance

Teamwork

Job description

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Dryer Operator

Full Time Hourly Direct Hires Wichita, KS, US

PURPOSE: To ensure tunnels, dryers and conveyors run at top efficiency

DUTIES: Resolve computer alarms, circle the two tunnel systems, keep linen picked up off floor, clean CBW and tanks, inspect and clean lint collectors and report any deficiencies to maintenance.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The CBW operator starts and stops the water pumps, tunnel washer, press, shuttle, dryers and conveyors. They monitor and resolve any alarms from the tunnel computer, washex computer and E-Tech computer. Keep the entire CBW area clean of linen and trash, load ragged linen from carts into dryer, clean lint filters daily, clean blower wheels, clean front and rear dryer duct cleanouts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to speak, read and write the English language
• Have a good understanding of computer-based programming
• Be able to understand & reset equipment alarms.
• Be able to identify linen types
• Be able to drive a scissors lift safely
• Be able to work safely around automated equipment
• Provide own transportation to and from work
• Be able to work late or early, if required
• Be on time
• Have good attendance
• Be able to work 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday - Friday with potential overtime on a Saturday.
• Be able to stand on feet 8-10 hours a day
• Be able to use repetitive arm motions
• Be able to get along with employees of varying ethnic groups
• Be able to follow directions given by their supervisor
• Possess and maintain a positive attitude
• Follow all company rules
• Be able to perform other jobs assigned by their supervisor
• Be able to work past the schedule, as production issues may arise