Soil Cart Mover

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

Unloads all the soiled linen carts off the trucks; makes sure they are properly identified by hospital.   Line up carts in the correct sorting order for the cart handler.  Puts the correct number of empty carts back on the exchange cart trailers.  Counts and enters soil quantities turned in for kitchen items, COG scrubs and COG wet mops into the computer.  The carts could weigh as much as 700 pounds and they have to be unloaded, placed on a scale, and then staged for the cart handler.   Currently, 325 carts may be handled in a normal shift.    

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   

The truck unloader is responsible for unloading all the soiled linen carts off the trucks and must also put the correct number of empty carts back onto the exchange cart trailers.  This job is exposed to daily weather conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• Be able to read and write the English language 
• Be on time
• Have good attendance
• Keep work area and the company premises clean and organized
• Work safely
• Be able to stand on feet up to 10 - 12 hours a day
• Be able to use repetitive arm motions
• Be able to get along with employees of varying ethnic groups
• Be able to follow directions given by their supervisor/team leader
• Possess and maintain a positive attitude
• Follow all company rules
• Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor/team leader
• Possess some computer knowledge
• Be able to accurately count COG items
• Be able to read cart tags
• Be able to push carts that could weigh as much as 700 pounds when full of soil  
• Be able to work past the schedule, as production issues may arise