Laundry Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Laundry Worker to manage the flow of laundry from receiving to issuing clean items. Responsibilities include sorting, marking, feeding into ironers, folding, and stacking finished work, while maintaining quality and safety on a production line.

The role emphasizes ability to lift, bend, stand, and work with heavy loads in a hospital support setting. Work hours are standard, with holidays included, and on-site facilities support are provided.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience must be shown in your resume.
• Qualifications evaluated against federal wage system standards.
• Screen-out element commonly appears as initial questionnaire question.
• Experience may include volunteer work with transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Remove linens from containers and place on spreader feeder for flatwork ironer.
• Feed smaller items directly into the ironer when required.
• Receive, stack, and route items to conveyors or containers.
• Fold rough-dry items and stack like items for stock shelves.
• Sort soiled government-owned laundry by fabric type or linen category.
• Operate cart dump, scales, cart washer, and conveyors.
• Handle large bundles and employee uniforms for processing and return.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Follow directions

Weight handling

Reliability

Teamwork

Shop aptitude

Special aptitude

Job description

Summary

The Laundry Worker duties may involve receiving - sorting - and marking soiled linen and apparel; processing flatwork and roughdry items; assembling and issuing clean laundry. This includes classifying and marking - shaking out wet laundry; feeding into the flatwork ironer; catching - folding - and stacking ironed flatwork; folding roughdry laundry; sorting by identification number; wrapping bundles. Laundry jobs involve primary skills of loading - unloading - and operating washers - and extractors.

Summary

The Laundry Worker duties may involve receiving - sorting - and marking soiled linen and apparel; processing flatwork and roughdry items; assembling and issuing clean laundry. This includes classifying and marking - shaking out wet laundry; feeding into the flatwork ironer; catching - folding - and stacking ironed flatwork; folding roughdry laundry; sorting by identification number; wrapping bundles. Laundry jobs involve primary skills of loading - unloading - and operating washers - and extractors.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability And Dependability Shop Aptitude Special Aptitude Work as Member of Team Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties

• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Removes sheets - bedspreads - and other linen items from containers and places them onto the spreader feeder for the flatwork ironer - ensuring items remain taut as they feed into the pressure roll
• Feeds smaller items directly into the ironer when required
• Receives - stacks - and places the correct number of items from the cross-folder onto conveyors or into containers
• Receives and stacks small flat - partially folded items and places them into appropriate containers or onto conveyors
• Folds rough-dry items such as bath towels - pajamas - convalescent clothing - cotton blankets - and laundry bags - and stacks like items for placement on designated stock shelves
• Receives soiled government-owned bulk laundry in carts and sorts items by fabric type or linen category (e.g. - sheets - washcloths - bath towels - pajamas - robes)
• Operates equipment including the cart dump - scales - cart washer - soiled linen conveyor - and monorail system
• Receives soiled personal clothing in bulk from buildings and other medical centers
• classifies and sorts items into lots according to the appropriate cleaning formula and finishing process
• Places clothing on hangers for processing through the steam finishing cabinet
• Separates employee uniforms and designates the correct facility for return
• Removes clean finished linen from the conveyor system and places it onto flow racks or into carts according to type - kind - and quantity
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full Time - Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm - Includes Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD01425A Physical Requirements: The position requires standing or walking continuously on concrete floors for extended periods
• The work demands quick and coordinated hand and arm movements to meet production standards
• Employees frequently lift bundles weighing up to 11 kilograms (25 pounds) - and in receiving and shipping areas - lifting over 14 kilograms (30 pounds) is required
• The role involves handling large - bulky packs and stock items weighing up to 30 pounds - along with regular reaching - lifting - and stretching throughout the workday
• The position also involves physical hardships and exposure to various working conditions based on assigned tasks
• These conditions may include unpleasant - disagreeable - or hazardous environments
• Factors such as the frequency and duration of exposure - the availability and adequacy of protective clothing - gear - safety devices - and adherence to safe work practices determine the overall impact on the worker
• Specific working environments may vary depending on duties performed.