Laundry Production Worker

The University of Iowa; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a leading public research institution as a Laundry Production Worker. This role involves operating laundry equipment to ensure linens are efficiently processed for various departments. You will play a crucial part in maintaining quality standards while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth. Enjoy a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans. Make a difference in the lives of students and staff at this esteemed university.

Benefits

Health coverage

University-paid life insurance

Robust retirement plans

Generous leave policies

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Experience operating large laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Feed linen items into production machines.
• Sort and fold various textiles.
• Transport and deliver clean linen.

Skills

Commercial laundry experience

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Large laundry equipment

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Production Worker to operate flatwork iron pressing machine, air finishers and shirt finishers to finish and/or fold cloth materials such as sheets, pillowcases, aprons, operating room linens, towels, shirts, etc. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Duties to include:

• Feed linen items into production machines.
• Stage linen items by placing in carts, recording linen counts, and packaging linen items.
• Transport textiles to dock area.
• Sort various linen by items.
• Fold different textiles.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Deliver clean, dry linen to applicable production locations.
• Pick up work area.
• Sweep, dust, wash work area.
• Count incoming and outgoing linen.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

Schedule Monday through Friday,6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Department UILaundry Services

About the University of Iowa:

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions .

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous commercialized laundry experience.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Experience operating large laundry equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at [phone] or [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laundry Production Worker
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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