Washes, dries, and folds linen from various departments of the hotel.
Sorts linen and terry to maintain organization.
Continually promotes positive communication and respect with other departments.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/PRE-REQUISITES:
At least 18 years of age.
Willing to work weekends and holidays.
Able to be on feet for long periods of time.
Able to operate commercial laundry equipment.
Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Works at highest level of production, continually using production schedules.
Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.
Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.
PRIMARY DAILY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Keep exit door unobstructed.
Sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
Get carts ready every morning for housekeepers.
Runs sheets through ironer/folder.
Keep all banquet and restaurant linen clean.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDE LIFTING AND PUSHING):
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods of time.
Frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding.
Minimum lifting of 50 pounds of linen.
Able to stand or be on feet 100% of the time.
Pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds of linen.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Commercial washer
Commercial dryer
Commercial ironer
Commercial folder
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
No formal education is needed.
Ability to read operating instructions on equipment used in department.
Ability to speak in language understood by guests and co-workers.