Laundry Worker

Myrtue Medical Center; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Myrtue Medical Center is seeking a Laundry Staff member in Harlan, IA. The role involves managing linen inventories, performing in-house washing and folding, and ensuring linen supplies are stocked across departments. You will help maintain orderly linen rooms and assist with housekeeping tasks as needed.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with first shift and holiday/weekend rotation. A high school diploma is preferred, and basic operation of laundry equipment is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate a washer, dryer, and sewing machine.
• Knowledge of equipment care and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Inventories linen closets to determine needs and restock.
• Performs in-house washing and folding of linens and related items.
• Keeps an adequate supply of linen in all departments and tracks items.
• Maintains monthly records of linens by area and stocks contract linen carts.

Skills

Laundry operations

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer

Dryer

Sewing machine

Job description

• Location 1213 GARFIELD AVE,Harlan, IA, 51537-2071,United States
• Job Category Non-Clinical
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full-time

Contact information

Description

SCHEDULE: Full-time; 40 hours per week; First shift; Includes holiday and weekend rotation

The Laundry Staff assumes the responsibility for ordering, receiving, storing and delivering of clean linen. He/she must inventory linen in all departments and deliver adequate supply of linen to each department. He/she may be required to assist with some housekeeping duties. He/she adheres to the mission of Myrtue Medical Center in all aspects of job performance.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent preferred. Must know how to operate a washer, dryer and sewing machine. Must know how to care for equipment, how to measure cleaning solutions and be alert to hazards.

Summary

Inventories all linen closets to determine linen needs and restock. Also, keeps adequate supply of linen in other departments where needed. Performs in-house washing and folding of lab sheets, lab coats, birthing bed linens, scrub mops, cleaning rags and any other miscellaneous items. Folds necessary linens to stock linen closets so they are neat and organized. Counts all linen prior to taking to any other area and documents the number of items. Keeps an adequate supply of dismissal unit packs on hand for all areas. Stocks shelves in clean linen room with linen from contract linen carts. Cleans the linen/laundry room, and the washer and dryer. Maintains a monthly record of the total number of linens by areas.