Laundry Associate

Willow Valley Communities; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Birthday PTO

Amenities & wellness spaces

Team events & recognition

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities on Millwood Road, Willow Street, PA, is seeking a Full-Time Laundry Associate to support our residents by ensuring clean, fresh linens across campuses.

This role operates commercial laundry equipment, keeps linen rooms organized, and cross-trains in all laundry steps to maintain our high standards.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.
• High school not required; we will train.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Sort textiles by weight and wash soiled textiles using commercial laundry equipment.
• Dry textiles carefully to maintain a high standard of appearance.
• Keep laundry and linen rooms clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Operate folding machines and ironers.
• Cross-train in all areas of the laundry linen process, including sorting, washing, drying, and distribution.
• Participate in ongoing education and training sessions to maximize the efficiency of commercial washers and dryers.
• Wear required protective equipment, including gloves and gowns, when handling soiled textiles.
• Collect soiled linens from laundry chute areas and place them in tubs for processing.
• Remove empty tubs from stocking areas and relocate them to the soiled linen room as needed.
• Exchange linen carts at various locations throughout the communities as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Sort all textiles by type and place them on carts or shelving for storage.
• Maintain assigned work records accurately.
• Notify the Supervisor of textile discrepancies or cart repair needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Laundry Associate -

Full-Time (Permanent) and Full-Time (Temporary opportunities available!)

Willow Valley Communities | Millwood Operations Center - Willow Street, PA

Are you someone who enjoys staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day? Join Willow Valley Communities as a Full-Time Laundry Associate and play an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our Residents and guests.

In this position, you'll help ensure that linens and textiles across our campuses are processed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. Your work helps support the exceptional experience our Residents expect and deserve.

Why You'll Love Working at Willow Valley Communities

At Willow Valley Communities, we value our Team Members and offer benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• health, dental, and vision benefits (permanent position only)
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities (permanent position only)
• Weekly pay
• Birthday PTO (your special day off!) (permanent position only)
• Access to our amenities and wellness spaces (permanent position only)
• Team Member events, appreciation, and recognition programs
• ...and so much more!

Starting Wage

$16.00/hour

What You'll Do

As a Laundry Associate, you'll be an essential member of our operations team, helping ensure clean, fresh linens are available throughout our communities. Responsibilities include:

• Sort textiles by weight and wash soiled textiles using commercial laundry equipment
• Dry textiles carefully to maintain a high standard of appearance
• Keep laundry and linen rooms clean, organized, and operating efficiently
• Operate folding machines and ironers
• Cross-train in all areas of the laundry linen process, including sorting, washing, drying, and distribution
• Participate in ongoing education and training sessions to maximize the efficiency of commercial washers and dryers
• Wear required protective equipment, including gloves and gowns, when handling soiled textiles
• Collect soiled linens from laundry chute areas and place them in tubs for processing
• Remove empty tubs from stocking areas and relocate them to the soiled linen room as needed
• Exchange linen carts at various locations throughout the communities as assigned by the Supervisor
• Sort all textiles by type and place them on carts or shelving for storage
• Maintain assigned work records accurately
• Notify the Supervisor of textile discrepancies or cart repair needs

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a dependable, team-oriented individual who enjoys active, hands-on work and takes pride in a job well done.

Qualifications include:

• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic
• Less than a high school education OR up to one month of related experience or training (we will train!)
• Strong attention to safety and proper work practices
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and access to a vehicle required

Schedule & Hours

40 hours per week:

Full-Time (Permanent option)

• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Full-Time (Temporary option)

• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 2-3 month work opportunity with potential to go Full-Time

Work Location

Millwood Operations CenterWillow Valley Communities480 Millwood RoadWillow Street, PA 17584

Join Our Team!

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.