Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.99 - $25.66
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The VA Western New York Healthcare System is a distinguished federal healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional medical and supportive services to veterans across the Buffalo and Batavia campuses. As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this healthcare system is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for America’s veterans through comprehensive care, state-of-the-art facilities, and a compassionate workforce.
This position is within the Environmental Management Service at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, specifically in the Laundry Plant. The Laundry Worker role is essential for the smooth operation of textile care services, supporting the cleanlines... Show More
This position is within the Environmental Management Service at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, specifically in the Laundry Plant. The Laundry Worker role is essential for the smooth operation of textile care services, supporting the cleanlines... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding and pre-employment requirements
- commitment to a 1-year probationary period
- adherence to influenza vaccination or exemption requirements
- ability to meet all qualifications by closing date of announcement
Job Qualifications
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- customer service skills
- dexterity and safety awareness
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading
- operation of equipment and machinery
- knowledge of work practices
Job Duties
- Rotates through a variety of work sites in the textile care processing facility throughout tour of duty to meet workload processing or production standards
- assists in unloading soiled linen bags from truck and dumping onto conveyor system
- sorts soiled linen items according to classification procedures
- operates small piece folders and flatwork ironers
- shakes out wet linen articles and checks for knots, damage, and stains
- feeds damp linen into flatwork ironers by spreading feeding devices or hand feeding
- cleans and waxes flatwork ironers and replaces ribbons
- receives items at receiving end of ironer
- feeds garments through garment finish steam tunnels
- folds rough dry items by hand
- loads clean textiles into bulk carts
- prepares clean textiles for shipment
- weighs and records soiled and clean textiles
- maintains a clean and safe work environment
- performs duties in a safe and efficient manner
- performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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