Laundry Machine Operator

What you'd do

• Major duties include, but not limited to: Serve as the Laundry Machine Operator/Washman responsible for daily start-up and operation of the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF).
• Operate, load, unload, and monitor commercial laundry equipment, including washer-extractors, continuous batch washers, dryers/tumblers, overhead rail systems, lift stations, and automated cart-wash systems.
• Clean and perform basic care of washroom equipment; make minor equipment adjustments and report or address routine operational issues.
• Receive bulk soiled linen from hospitals and affiliated facilities; weigh, record, sort, and route linen for processing.
• Load laundry machines to rated capacity and program microprocessors with the correct wash formulas for each textile classification and soil level.
• Use electric lift-station and rail controls to place, store, and route soiled linen to the appropriate processing lane.
• Apply appropriate wash formulas, chemicals, stain-removal/spotting procedures, and specialty products based on textile type and degree of soiling.
• Maintain accurate written records of production output, incoming linen weights, and chemical usage for reporting purposes.
• Follow aseptic and infection-control procedures when handling soiled or contaminated linen.
• Comply with OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical safety procedures, and Joint Commission standards.
• Communicate with machine operators, laundry work leaders, linen clerks, and supervisors to maintain an efficient linen flow and respond to changing workload needs.
• Train other laundry machine operators on washer/extractor operation, wash formulas, chemical use, and proper processing procedures.
• Remain cross-trained in TCPF operations and assist on both the soiled and clean sides of the laundry during staffing shortages or increased workload.
• Serve as backup for Laundry Worker, Linen Clerk, and Truck Driver duties when needed; operate vehicles only when authorized and when holding a valid driver's license.
• Perform routine laundry and textile-care functions under strict production timelines to support patient care and Veteran-centered services.
• Work assigned holidays, weekends, or irregular shifts as needed to meet facility operational requirements.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency).
• Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD04522A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized