Find your purpose working on our Laundry team as a Machine Operator at the St. Cloud Hospital!

What is a Laundry Machine Operator?

We are responsible for safe retrieval and proper sorting of soiled linen. We are also responsible for safe and proper operation of the washers and dryers in the Laundry Department, as well as assistance with preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment. We do the washing and drying and then turn over the clean linens to the other half of the department to fold, package and distribute it. We support and demonstrate Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

“Don’t let the title fool you, you don’t need an engineering degree! We are the team that heads up to the Hospital floors to gather the used laundry & bring it down, sort it and clean it to make it brand new again. We get exercise, and we get to learn how to work washers and dryers that are much bigger than what I was used to at home! -Current Employee

Schedule:

• Days | 8-hour shifts | 5:30am – 2pm
• Full-time | 80 Hours every two weeks.
• Weekends and Holiday rotation is every other.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates start at $16.48 per hour, offering more with experience.
• Weekend shift differential is $1.05 per hour when occurring.
• Excellent comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more!

Duties:

• Collect, sort and empty bags of soiled linen for the laundering process.
• Loads and operates the washers and dryers according to specified weights.
• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in healthcare (institutional laundry) preferred.
• The ability to understand detailed technical instruction for Laundry instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic math required.
• Ability to understand numerical readings on equipment required.

Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics and facilities throughout the area.

CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.