Laundry Production Worker

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

University retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Production Worker to operate flatwork iron pressing machines, air finishers and shirt finishers to finish and fold linen items such as sheets, pillowcases, aprons, operating room linens, towels, shirts, etc. This on-campus role offers benefits and on-site work at UILaundry Services.

Typical duties include feeding items into machines, counting and staging linen, and transporting textiles to the dock area.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Previous commercialized laundry experience.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience operating large laundry equipment.
• 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 heavier than 20 pounds.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Laundry machinery

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 UILaundry Services

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.

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

Contact Information

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

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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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