Order Filler Linen Services

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Linen Technician to fill linen orders for various hospital areas, keeping par levels and ensuring timely, sanitary supplies.

Responsibilities include operating laundry equipment safely, maintaining production logs, and communicating effectively with staff to meet department goals. This position requires physical stamina and attention to quality and compliance with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, accurately count linen and maintain applicable records.
• Must be able to move heavy linen carts constantly throughout the workday.
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of applicable laundry equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and other hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Fills linen carts with clean linen, according to established par levels, for various linen-user areas. Prepares supplemental, unscheduled linen orders as needed.
• Completes production logs, cart-filling logs and other assigned paperwork correctly and legibly. Uses electronic hand-held devices for recording usage information to be entered into shipping/receiving software system.
• Stays alert to ensure proper equipment use and to identify and report any equipment malfunctions. Operates all laundry equipment in a manner to ensure safety and minimize equipment malfunctions. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Provides backup to other positions in the Linen Services department, including soiled linen sorting and processing clean linen, to ensure continuous workflow and maintain adequate production levels.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer service satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, assists with implementation and monitoring of results in support of the overall goals of Linen Services and PHHS.
• Stays abreast of latest developments in the laundry industry by attending meetings and in-service sessions, and integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact Linen Services and adheres to internal controls to ensure compliance. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Count linen accurately

Communicate with staff

Job description

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400

• Fills a variety of linen orders for customers in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.

Primary Purpose

• Fills a variety of linen orders for customers in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.

Minimum Specifications

• Fills a variety of linen orders for customers in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.

Education

• None

Experience

• None

Equivalent Education And/or Experience

• None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• None

Required Tests For Placement

• None

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, accurately count linen and maintain applicable records.
• Must be able to move heavy linen carts constantly throughout the workday.
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of applicable laundry equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and other hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Fills linen carts with clean linen, according to established par levels, for various linen-user areas. Prepares supplemental, unscheduled linen orders as needed.
• Completes production logs, cart-filling logs and other assigned paperwork correctly and legibly. Uses electronic "hand-held" devices for recording usage information to be entered into shipping/receiving software system.
• Stays alert to ensure proper equipment use and to identify and report any equipment malfunctions. Operates all laundry equipment in a manner to ensure safety and minimize equipment malfunctions. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Provides backup to other positions in the Linen Services department, including soiled linen sorting and processing clean linen, to ensure continuous workflow and maintain adequate production levels.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer service satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, assists with implementation and monitoring of results in support of the overall goals of Linen Services and PHHS.
• Stays abreast of latest developments in the laundry industry by attending meetings and in-service sessions, and integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact Linen Services and adheres to internal controls to ensure compliance. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Requisition ID: 989818