Laundry Production Worker

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Production Worker to operate flatwork iron pressing machinery and finishers to complete linens, with responsibilities including loading, staging, and counting linens on campus at Oakdale Campus, Coralville.

This full-time on-campus role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants must be able to move objects and work a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule. Contact Brooke McMurl for questions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Desirable: Previous commercialized laundry experience.
• Desirable: Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Desirable: Experience operating large laundry equipment.
• Desirable: Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Count incoming and outgoing linen.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

Skills

Laundry experience

Diversity teamwork

Large equipment operation

Basic computer skills

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.

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.
• Count incoming and outgoing linen.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

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

Department: UI Laundry Services

Location: Oakdale Campus, Coralville

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. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify. For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at [phone] or [e-mail].

This position is performed fully on campus.

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.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 03

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl
• Contact Email: [e-mail]