Linen Worker

VPNE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

VPNE in Boston is seeking a Linen Worker to act as a laundry attendant, ensuring linens, towels, and fabrics are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use in the hospital environment.

Responsibilities include transporting bins, tracking inventory, recording quantities, and assisting with safety practices. The role is entry level, requires English proficiency, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with no prior experience required.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Able to walk long distances in a hospital setting.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Transport filled bins of clean linens.
• Be cognizant of inventory for linen items on carts, shelves, and closets.
• Record the quantities of linen items.
• Load linen items in the cart, shelf, or closet, and ensure the cleanliness of the linen room.
• Transport filled linen carts to distribution locations throughout the Hospital.
• Communicates with hospital staff.
• Collect soiled linen from the laundry chute for return to the laundry.
• Receive daily delivery of bulk linen.
• Promote and practice safety for yourself, patients, and coworkers.
• Report incidents following company policies.
• Any other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
• Follow safety protocols and use protective equipment.
• Address customer requests for additional linens and handle concerns related to laundry services.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary

The Linen Worker acts a s a laundry attendant, ensures that linens, towels, and other fabrics are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use.

Responsibilities

• Transport filled bins of clean linens
• Be cognizant of inventory for linen items on linen exchange carts, stationary linen carts, shelves, and closets.
• Record the quantities of linen items.
• Load linen items in the cart, shelf , or closet, and ensure the cleanliness of the linen room.
• Transport filled linen carts to designated distribution locations throughout the Hospital.
• Communicates with hospital staff
• Collect soiled linen from the laundry chute for return to the laundry.
• Receive daily delivery of bulk linen.
• Promote and act on safety practices yourself, the patients, and your co-workers.
• Reporting of all incidents following company policies
• Any other duties assigned explicitly by a supervisor or manager
• A linen worker must follow safety protocols and guidelines, including using protective equipment such as gloves and masks, handling chemicals properly, and ensuring the safe usage of laundry equipment for its intended purpose.
• A linen worker may fulfill customer requests for additional linens, towels, or other fabrics. They must also be able to address any concerns or complaints related to laundry services.
• Years of Experience: Entry Level
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Be able to walk throughout the Hospital.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for a long time, stooping and bending at the waist
• Lift linens and supplies that weigh up to 50 lb. to a height of 5 feet.
• Push and pull wheeled linen bins and carts weighing more than 600 pounds .
• Counting and using simple arithmetic
• Be willing to encounter infectious medical waste (i.e., feces, vomit, blood) while wearing appropriate protective equipment.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check.

VPNE is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.