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Novo Health Services, LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) with employer match

HSA

Job summary

NOVO Health Services in Skokie, IL is seeking a reliable Soiled Sorter to join our hospital linen team. You will sort, handle and prepare textiles for processing, maintaining quality and safety standards. This full-time role requires quick decision-making, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay and benefits to our team members. Join a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations across our regional

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and stack items from the machine for long periods.
• Demonstrated customer service and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sorts large pieces such as bath blankets, flat sheets, draw sheets, and thermals.
• Sorts underpants, patient gowns, and fitted sheets.
• Sorts remaining pieces: bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, scrubs.
• Adhere to quality standards and cart cleaning.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Stamina/Endurance

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.