Linen Worker - Waltham

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

VPNE Parking Solutions LLC seeks a Linen Worker to serve as a laundry attendant, ensuring linens, towels, and fabrics are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use in the hospital environment. The role follows a Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule and requires physical stamina, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include transporting linen, managing inventory, recording quantities, and coordinating with hospital staff to meet daily needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Responsibilities

• Transport filled bins of clean linens
• Record the quantities of linen items
• Load linen items in the cart, shelf, or closet and ensure cleanliness of the linen room
• Transport linen carts to distribution locations within the hospital
• Promote and practice safety for patients and staff
• Follow company policies for incident reporting
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods

Skills

English proficiency

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 : Mon-Fri 7AM -3:30 PM

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.