LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR

Navy Exchange; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laundry Operator to manage the washing and drying of garments. This role involves operating washers, dryers, and extractors while ensuring the cleanliness of the work area. The ideal candidate will have experience with laundry equipment and the ability to handle heavy loads. Working in a dynamic environment, you will be responsible for maintaining records and ensuring patron satisfaction. If you enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital service.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience operating laundry equipment required.
• High School education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for washing and drying garments using various laundry machines.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and records laundry loads handled.

Skills

Operating laundry equipment

Manual handling of heavy loads

Sorting and weighing garments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Washers

Dryers

Tumblers

Extractors

Job description

Job Summary:
Performs work involved in washing and drying wet garments and articles utilizing one or a combination of tumblers, extractors and dryers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for washing garments and articles i.e. towels, gowns, blankets, spreads, rugs, jackets etc. by operating one or a combination of washers, tumblers, extractors, dryers etc. Sorts and weighs garments and loads into washers manually. At completion of cycle, unloads laundry and places in extractors and or tumblers. Places wet garments in dryers utilizing separate compartments and sets timer based on type of garments. Removes and places in baskets for further processing i.e. folding, pressing.

• Operates steam and or gas dryers in drying bulk garments. Removes wet garments from washer and places in dryers. Sets timers to permit drying within specified time to avoid scorching of items. Removes laundry from tumbler dryer after it has dried and places in coded garment bag distribution line for delivery pick-up. Maintains record of number of loads handled, starting and stopping time of machine and the different types of work processed. Cleans machine of lint and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who makes assignments. Work is performed within the framework of established guides and instructions with problems referred to supervisor for resolution. Work is reviewed for compliance with established procedures, instructions and patron satisfaction.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer, push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Laundry area is very noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are constantly exposed to the possibility of bruises from moving carts or falls on wet floor in the washing area.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS

GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Twelve months experience operating laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, tumblers, extractors etc.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience, up to a High School Diploma or GED for 12 months of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer, push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds.