Laundry Attendant - The Benson Hotel

Process soiled linen and distribute clean linen in accordance with standard operating procedures in a safe, accident-free manner, as assigned by management.

Flexible schedule availability required.

• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers following all safety practices.
• Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.
• Follow all hazardous chemical procedures and ensure bloodied linen does not return to supplies.
• Inspect linen on a regular basis for tears, holes or sub-standard conditions and remove from guest inventory.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Empty lint traps after each load to ensure safety of equipment and building.
• Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.
• Ensure linen carts are stocked and prepared to be delivered to guest room floors.

Education/Formal Training

No formal education needed.

Experience

Prior laundry experience desirable

Knowledge/Skills

• Minimal hearing necessary for one-one-one communication, accommodations may be provided.
• Excellent vision necessary; emphasis on cleanliness standards and quality control.
• Minimal speech communication skills required for one-on-one communication, accommodations may be provided.
• Minimal literacy is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting up to 75 lbs. of linen; pushing up to 75 lbs. of linen; pulling up to 75 lbs. of linen; carrying up to 50 lbs. of linen.
• Bending -frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding. No kneeling.
• Mobility -continuous movement throughout department. Continuous standing -100% of shift.

Environment

Excessive heat and humidity in laundry. Inside 95% of shift.