Linen Worker

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC is seeking an entry-level Linen Worker to support hospital laundering operations. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing linens, towels, and fabrics for use within the hospital setting.

You will move linen carts, track inventory, and ensure a clean linen room while coordinating with hospital staff. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency for verbal and written communication.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Transport filled bins of clean linens.
• Track inventory of linen items on carts and shelves.
• Record quantities of linen items.
• Load and organize linen in carts or shelves; maintain linen room cleanliness.
• Transport linen carts to distribution locations within the Hospital.
• Communicate with hospital staff.
• Collect soiled linen from laundry chute for return.
• Receive daily delivery of bulk linen.
• Promote safety practices for patients and coworkers.
• Follow supervisor instructions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use protective equipment.
• Address customer linen requests and resolve concerns.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Summary

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

Schedule : Thu-Mon 1:30pm to 10pm

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

Requirements

• 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 and willing to smile during every customer interaction.
• Maintain uniform standards while around the account.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check.