FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: • Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. • Operate, load and unload washers and dryers. • Operate spreader machine. • Operate flatwork ironer, flatwork folder to iron and fold flatwork pieces. • Operate steam press or iron to press special coats, doctor’s lab coats, and other items. • Work at hand fold table to fold and stack linen; place/load linen into hampers and linen carts. • Segregate worn, stained or otherwise imperfect articles. • Inspect linen for tears, soil and/or stains. • Deliver linen exchange carts and linen hampers throughout the hospital. • Sort and deliver linen bags throughout the hospital. • Pick up soiled linen throughout the hospital; deliver it to the laundry. • Work in the wash room to sort and weigh all linens. • Record weights of wash loads. • Do general cleaning; sweep and mop floors, wash walls. • Use air hose and vacuum to remove lint. • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. • Attends meetings as required. • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. • Reports to Laundry Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Ability to read, write, speak, perform addition and subtraction and follow simple written and oral directions. DRIVER’S LICENSE: Valid Missouri Class E Driver’s License, preferred. EXPERIENCE: None required. SPECIAL: MACHINE OPERATION: Washers, dryers, flatwork ironer, flatwork folder, steam press, and spreader. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: STANDING: Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. WALKING: Walk throughout the hospital numerous times per day. LIFTING: Ability to lift containers loaded with soiled linen weighing up to 50 pounds. VISUAL: Ability to read forms, charts wand worksheets. HEARING: Ability to receive and understand phone calls when working solo on weekends. CLIMBING: Ability to climb steps and ladders when placing clean linen on shelves. Days