Industrial Laundry Machine Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a Laundry Machine Operator to operate commercial washers, extractors, and dryers, loading and unloading textiles, and controlling machine settings for correct washing, dyeing, starching, rough-drying, and finishing.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to interpret instructions, and capability to maintain accurate productivity records. Training potential exists, with a Mon–Fri 5:00AM–1:30PM schedule and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence showing ability to perform duties, supported by resume details.
• Screen-out element: qualification evaluated against minimum requirements to determine eligibility.
• Physical requirements include heavy lifting, long standing, bending, and vision/hearing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate washers, extractors, tumblers, and dryers with specified capacities.
• Program micro-processors for classifications and washing formulas.
• Maintain records of productivity, chemical usage, and weights for reporting.
• May train other operators in proper washer/extractor procedures.
• Load and unload machines, and manage linen flows through tunnels and finishing areas.
• Verify proper loading, cleaning classifications, and quality of textiles.
• Work schedule: Mon–Fri 5:00AM–1:30PM, holidays.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Operation of Equipment/Machinery

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a Laundry Machine Operator to operate commercial washers, extractors, and dryers, loading and unloading textiles, and controlling machine settings for correct washing, dyeing, starching, rough-drying, and finishing.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to interpret instructions, and capability to maintain accurate productivity records. Training potential exists, with a Mon–Fri 5:00AM–1:30PM schedule and holidays.