Dryfold Worker

NOVO Midwest, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off Program (PTO)

401(k) w/Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Job summary

NOVO Health Services is seeking a Folder to direct and manage Hand Folders, folding and stacking items as they exit the washer/ironer and preparing them for transport to the next stage of production.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 20 pounds, and collaborating with team members to meet quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Fold items taken from washer/ironer and stack on the appropriate cart.
• Position carts at waist level for comfortable handling.
• Fold large items using lengthwise folds with a partner and stack.
• Fill carts and ensure items are organized for the next stage.
• Maintain quality and safety standards; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

POSITION TITLE

Folder

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

REPORTS TO

Team Leader and Plant Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Folder is responsible for directing and managing Hand Folders in taking the items as they come out of the washer or ironer and hand fold, stack, and place them on the appropriate cart for transporting to the next stage of the process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Remove product from the previous process. Identify through previous job knowledge how many items per stack.
• Pull cart over to work area, adjusting the cart so that linen is at a comfortable waist level.
• Ensure items are folded and place on the appropriate cart or table.
• For larger items, there may be group folding. Each folding partner grabs the lengthwise end of the item. The partners step back and make a lengthwise fold in the item. One person places it on the cart or table, in stacks of three or five, based on item.
• Fill up the cart in a like manner.
• Monitor items and work area to ensure all quality and safety standards are meet.
• Understand, observe, and adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Education, GED and formal education / training preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or service industry
• Demonstrated customer service and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a noisy fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and stack individual items from machine for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull a cart that may weigh 100 pounds.

What we can offer you as a full-time associate:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.