Laundry Machine Operator

Job TitleMajor duties include, but are not limited to: Receives soiled textiles delivered to the designated soiled-linen receiving area. Ensures contaminated textiles remain physically separated from clean textiles and clean-processing areas in accordance with established infection prevention and laundry procedures. Sorts and classifies soiled textiles according to fabric type, degree and type of soil, required treatment, washing characteristics, and established processing requirements. Weighs sorted textiles and maintains required production and load documentation. Operates multiple commercial/industrial washing machines, including three approximately 200-pound-capacity washers, one approximately 125-pound-capacity washer, and a smaller commercial washer. Selects appropriate wash formulas and programs based on textile composition, soil conditions, infection-control requirements, and processing needs. Changes chemical containers or supplies as required and follows applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS), manufacturer's instructions, personal protective equipment requirements, and facility safety procedures. Provides instruction and technical assistance to other laundry employees, as assigned, regarding proper sorting and classification of textiles, equipment loading, machine operation, selection of established wash programs, safe chemical handling, and appropriate processing practices. Transfers processed textiles from washers to dryers and other finishing operations while maintaining required separation between soiled and clean laundry areas. Inspects processed textiles for cleanliness, stains, damage, excessive moisture, or other quality deficiencies and identifies items requiring reprocessing or removal from service. Assists with folding, stacking, sorting, and preparation of clean textiles for distribution. Loads clean-linen carts with the appropriate textiles and quantities while maintaining cleanliness and preventing contamination of processed linen. Maintains the washroom and assigned equipment areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Performs other related duties as assigned.