JOB SUMMARY:

Position works as part of a team with other co-workers in soiled linen sorting and washroom area. Position is responsible for the sorting of health care type linen into categories and load sizes as designated by management. Operator will rotate from position to position (cart dumping, soiled linen sorting, sling loading) as scheduled by manager or supervisor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Move soiled linen carts from loading dock area when and as required

2) Move loaded carts of soiled linen into cart dumping position

3) Operate cart dumper whereby soiled linen is evenly distributed on soiled linen belt

4) Sort soiled linen into classifications established by management

5) Make up soiled linen sling loads in sizes and quantities established by management

6) Segregate sorted soiled linen on monorail system as designated by management

7) Keep work area clean and tidy throughout the workday; At end of workday all team

members shall be responsible for assisting in the cleanup of work area.

8) Immediately report all hazardous machinery and system conditions to supervisor or manager

9) Understand, practice and abide by all policies and procedures established by the hospital

10) Be flexible in attitude to be reassigned to other departmental positions when and as required

by management.

11) All other duties as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Minimum of High School education with a diploma and/or GED equivalent. Must be able to read, write and comprehend all written memos, directives, policies, procedures, forms and charts used by this department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Soiled linen coming from various hospital area settings are considered to have some risks due to the contaminated condition of the linen. Employees will be required to wear a protective barrier gown and face mask while in the workplace. Gown and mask will be removed when leaving the restricted soiled linen area.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Operators assigned to this area shall have the physical strength to push/pull carts of soiled linen having a weighted capacity of approximately 300-450 pounds. Operator will be required to roll cart (weighing approximately 100 pounds) to a cart wash area for cleaning. Soiled sorting will require that operator regularly lift and open 35-40 pound bags of soiled linen.