Laundry Assistant Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee

Location:

Cookeville, US-TN

Rate:

Not Specified

Type:

Permanent Laundry Assistant Shift:

1st and 2nd Shifts Available•

Part Time PURPOSE:

The position is responsible for sorting out dirty laundry, loading and unloading washing machine and dryer and folding center linens.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to pull and push wet laundry (50
• 75 pounds) from washing machine.
• Able to be on feet 7
• 8 hours per day.
• Able to stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Able to lift 30
• 40 pounds frequently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach according to center policy.
• Keep floors, walls and equipment are kept clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.

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Rate:

Not Specified

Location:

Cookeville, US-TN

Type:

Permanent

Industry:

Finance

Recruiter:

NHC HealthCare Cookeville

Contact:

Not Specified

Email:

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Reference:

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Posted:

2025-05-06 09:08:36•