Entry Level Production Manager

Florida Linen Services is an accredited commercial healthcare laundry facility that provides professional laundry services for hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient centers throughout Central and South Florida. Employing individuals with vast experience from throughout the industry and equipped with state of the art facilities, Florida Linen Services is able to provide the highest quality service at the greatest value for our cliental. Through our knowledgeable staff we work with our customers to reduce their overall linen costs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: LAUNDRY SORTER

Pay Grade:##

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Production Manager/Asst./Soil Supervisor

Level: ##

Date: 09/14/2018

GENERAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to unload and shake all linen entering plant and prepare for sanitary cleaning process. Incumbent will follow all washer systems to wash and dry soil linen according to customers’ specification and Florida Linen Services practices. This position is responsible for the operation of the station dumper, proper use of tunnels, presses, shuttles, conveyors, and dryers as required to successfully process customers’ production needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List the typical duties and responsibilities of the job in order of importance.

Sorts/Shakes and prepares laundry for processing and distributes laundry as directed, performing any combination of duties such as; opens bundles of soiled laundry, places bundles onto conveyor belt or drops down chute for distribution to marking and classification sections.

Fastens identification pins or clips onto laundry to facilitate subsequent assembly of customers' orders.

Sorts net bags containing clean wash instructions according to customers' identification tags.

Operates power switch to load and unload linen dumping transport machine, when necessary.

Operates power hoist to load and unload washing machines and extractors, when necessary.

Ability to adhere to all safety practices. Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.

Ability to stand more than 8 hours per day and remain swift for extended period of time.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Summarize the typical qualifications in terms of education, years of related experience and other additional technical/professional/trade competencies of this job.

Must speak and understand Basic English language. Must possess good verbal communication skills.

Must be able to word a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and Holidays.

Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours a day.

Must be able to understand and differentiate various types of linen.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and complete work flow as instructed by management.

Must be very organized with the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Must be able to move loaded carts weighing up to 400 pounds; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; detect problems with the operation of laundry equipment and report to supervisory immediately.

Entry level position. High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.

Previous experience in the laundry industry or environment, preferred.

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APPLICABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Inside work: protected from weather conditions.

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Outside work: no effective protection from weather.

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NEVER

Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure.

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NEVER

Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day.

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Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day.

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NEVER

Noise: customers must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required).

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NEVER

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.

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NEVER

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.

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NEVER

Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens.

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Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.

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NEVER

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

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NEVER

Respirator: use of a respirator is required

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NEVER

Physical stamina: due to emergency or work load demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels

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None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical office or administrative environment)

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NEVER

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ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

Please indicate those activities that are considered essential to the position. For each that is indicated essential, estimate the amount of time required on the activity.

ACTIVITY

FUNCTION

AMOUNT OF TIME

TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Essential

Non-Essential

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Standing (on a hard surface)

Stairs

Walking

Sitting

Twisting

Stooping

Crouching

Crawling

Talking

Hearing

Reaching

Seeing

Balancing

Pushing up to 10 lbs.

Pushing up to 20 lbs.

Pushing up to 50 lbs.

Pulling up to 10 lbs.

Pulling up to 20 lbs.

Pulling up to 50 lbs.

Grasping

Lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs.

Lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Feeling

Moving (continuous motion)

Using precise hand movements

Reasoning or solving problems

Reading

Writing

Performing mathematical calculations

Adhering to deadlines under pressure

Learning or retaining technical information

Interacting with customers or visitors

I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the job description for this position. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the all job functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described.

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