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Sri Healthcare; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) with Employer Match

FSA

HSA

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

NOVO Health Services is seeking a Soiled Sorter for our Skokie, IL facility. This role involves sorting linen by size and type on the belt, while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. You will work as part of a team to support hospital linen management and infection control initiatives.

The position emphasizes quick decision-making, clear communication, and reliable attendance. We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated customer service and organization skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: HS diploma or GED; 1–2 years in healthcare or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Sort linen on the belt: large pieces (bath blankets, flat sheets, draw sheets, thermals).
• Sort smaller pieces (underwear, gowns, fitted sheets).
• Handle all other pieces (towels, washcloths, scrubs); adhere to soil quality standards.
• Observe safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organization skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes. We are currently looking for a Soiled Sorter at our Skokie facility. We are looking for someone confident in decision-making, who can act quickly, and has excellent communication skills. If you are ready to commit to measurable performance and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The attendants on the belt perform the following tasks: One attendant sorts large pieces consisting of bath blankets, flat sheets, draw sheets, and thermals. The second and third attendant sorts the second largest pieces – underpants, patient gowns, and fitted sheets. The fourth and fifth attendant will handle all the rest of the pieces, such as bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, and scrubs. Adhere to quality standards in terms of soil sorting and cart cleaning. Understand, observe, and adhere to all safety procedures and policies. Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and stack individual items from the machine for long periods. Demonstrated customer service and organization skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred: High School Education, GED, and formal education/training 1 to 2 years of experience in the health care, manufacturing or similarly situated industries.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting 50 lbs. or more, and stooping. Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire 10 hour shift.

What we can offer you as a full-time associate

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Drug-Free Workplace. NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO’s wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO’s regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes. NOVO Health Services is the only “one stop shop” service provider in U.S. currently serving all healthcare-related end markets with both Healthcare Laundry Services as well as Sterilized Reusable Surgical Solutions.