Linen Distributor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits starting on day 1

401(k)

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a dedicated linen handler to fill exchange carts, deliver clean linen to hospital units, and support laundry production lines. This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will operate automated equipment to record deliveries, assist with inventory, and help maintain par levels across campus.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Fills delivery carts and basket orders with clean linen.
• Delivers clean linen to various hospital locations and off-site facilities following a predetermined par level.
• Removes linen items from delivery carts and counts them as they are placed into cupboards or on exchange carts.
• Records linen delivery times using automated equipment.
• Inventories, weighs and records linen using automated equipment.
• Completes paperwork used to bill non-hospital departments' use of linen.
• Responds to service calls by assembling and delivering orders in a timely manner.
• Assists in controlling the production schedule board for the laundry production supervisors by determining what specific items are needed.
• May assist in the production areas by counting, sorting, folding, wrapping, stacking and removing linen from dryers.

Skills

Communication

Math basics

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position fills exchange carts and basket orders with clean linen items and delivers to hospital and campus locations. The incumbent provides assistance to other linen production areas as needed and visits hospital and off-site facilities using an organization-owned vehicle to determine the types and how much linen is needed on the unit. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
• Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/
• Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Fills delivery carts and basket orders with clean linen.
• Delivers clean linen to various hospital locations and off-site facilities following a predetermined par level.
• Removes linen items from delivery carts and counts them as they are placed into cupboards or on exchange carts.
• Records linen delivery times using automated equipment.
• Inventories, weighs and records linen using automated equipment.
• Completes paperwork used to bill non-hospital departments' use of linen.
• Responds to service calls by assembling and delivering orders in a timely manner.
• Assists in controlling the production schedule board for the laundry production supervisors by determining what specific items are needed.
• May assist in the production areas by counting, sorting, folding, wrapping, stacking and removing linen from dryers.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Qualifications

Required

• Entry level position.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects which at times weigh in excess of 400 pounds. This position involves considerable standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and moderate lifting and may be exposed to chemical hazards. Incumbents must have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking, Carrying, Climbing, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86494
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Variable alternating weekends 7:00-15:30
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 16D LAUNDRY AND LINEN
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site