About this role
Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Washwheel/Tumbler Operator processes soiled textiles through the washing/drying stages. This is accomplished by loading and unloading textiles into equipment, monitoring processes, and transporting textiles to the next phase of production. Performs other tasks as required.
Essential Functions: - Load, unload and operate washers, tumblers, extractors, lifts, hoists and/or other equipment. - Maintain an efficient flow of textiles and supplies in these processes and monitor quality. - Report malfunctions or problems promptly. - Correctly input data into washing/drying systems. - Transport textiles to and from the work area. - Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position. - Follow instructions as directed by supervision. - Keep work area neat and clean.
Additional Functions: - Work in other production positions as needed. Qualifications: - Recognize colors and sizes, count and different types of product. - Perform appropriate basic math computations of adding, subtracting and counting. - meet physical demands of the job. - Comprehend and follow direction.
Typical Physical Activity: - Physical Demands are considered as heavy work and consist of kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing, lifting up to 90 lbs. and stooping. - Physical Requirements consist of being able to continuously meet the physical demands for the entire shift.
Typical Environmental Conditions: - Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.Soiled textiles come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities and shops.
Travel Requirements: - None. Education: - None.
Revised:06/20/2019