TUNNEL OPERATOR

Job Title: Laundry Tunnel Operator

Reports to: Laundry Dept.Manager/Asst. Manager

Note: Laundry positions are safety sensitive, requiring the utmost attention of employees to potential safety concerns.  The Laundry Facility is non-air conditioned.  High humidity, heat, and cold are environmental factors in this facility.

Minimum Skills and Abilities Required:

• Perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling and squatting. Able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Able to stand in excess of 7 hours during a regular shift
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Make quick, coordinated and repeated movements with fingers, hands, and wrists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a representative of Brett/Robinson, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other employees of Brett/Robinson, owners, guests, and other members of the community
• Operates the tunnel control station, directing the laundry process from initial load through wash, extraction, and transfer to drying
• Programs and adjusts wash formulas, water levels, temperatures, and chemical injection rates according to fabric type and soil level
• Watches gauges, dials, digital displays, and other indicators to ensure the tunnel system is operating properly
• Coordinates the flow of articles through the tunnel system, adjusting speed and sequencing to maintain continuous production
• Directs loaders, sorters, and dryer operators to keep production moving smoothly from station to station
• Identifies equipment malfunctions, jams, or irregularities, and promptly reports mechanical issues to the Laundry Manager or maintenance
• Maintains accurate production records, including load counts, chemical usage, and cycle times
• Cleans machine filters and lint traps, and keeps the tunnel station, floor, and surrounding equipment clean
• Shares in general laundry production tasks as needed, including sorting, loading and unloading, folding, and pressing articles
• Examines and sorts articles to be cleaned into lots, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required
• Reports safety hazards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work flexible hours, 40 hours per week, 7 days a week; according to seasonal needs
• Work environment includes exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, and cold
• Regular attendance and punctuality are expected in accordance to company policy

I fulfill the minimum skills required and am able to perform the essential functions of this position. Upon accepting employment, I realize that my hours and days of work may vary week to week. With this understanding, I apply for employment with Brett/Robinson Gulf Corporation.

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