Laundry Worker

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Entry Level

2025, 2024, 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Full-Time Laundry Worker to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

New hourly rate
8 paid holidays each year
Double-time pay for holiday hours worked
Earn Paid Time Off
Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Save for the future with our 403(b) retirement plan — automatic 2% company contribution, plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
One times your annual salary in life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Employee recognition giveaways throughout the year
Tuition reimbursement program available
On-the-job training

What matters to us:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Ability to drive organization vehicles, including possession of a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record
Previous laundry, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate written and/or verbal information about an individual's condition or information pertaining to job duties
Ability to work well with others
Knowledge of organization sanitation, infection control, and safety processes and policies
Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral directions and instructions
Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized software
Demonstrates good sanitary habits
Ability to read, write, and perform simple math skills

What you'll do:

The Laundry Worker provides laundry services in assigned organization programs, ensuring that clothing and linens are properly cleaned and maintained in good repair. This position supports the mission of Wendell Foster by ensuring that individuals who choose Wendell Foster as their service provider always have clothing and linens that are clean and in good repair.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain current knowledge of safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines and follow them accordingly
Operate washers and dryers according to operating instructions
Remove lint from dryer filters
Measure and appropriately use laundry chemicals
Properly use, clean, and maintain laundry equipment to ensure it remains in good working order
Sort, weigh, and document the weight of clothing and linens prior to laundering
Fold, sort, and place laundered items in designated areas
Transport soiled and clean clothing and linens to and from the laundry while following established guidelines
Follow all garment and linen washing and handling instructions
Follow department policies and procedures for all cleaning and laundry tasks
Follow isolation and infection control procedures
Assist in ensuring individuals' clothing is properly labeled and in good repair
Observe stained garments and pre-soak and launder them appropriately
Transport waste to designated areas
Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
Order and fill supplies as needed
Report equipment repairs immediately to the Environmental Services Supervisor or Maintenance Department
Work with the Environmental Services Supervisor to ensure clothing is properly identified, maintained in good repair, and deletions are documented
Move into other areas within the department and perform duties as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Important information:

This position reports directly to the Environmental Services Supervisor
This position does not directly supervise other personnel
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds while performing laundry and/or custodial services
Must frequently stand, move throughout the facility, operate laundry and cleaning equipment, and use hands and arms for sorting, inspecting, cleaning, drying, folding, and storing laundry
Must occasionally climb a stool or ladder while performing laundry, custodial, or inventory tasks
The majority of work is performed indoors, but the position requires transporting laundry outdoors
The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, potentially toxic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and potential bloodborne pathogens
Personal protective equipment may be required when working with potential bloodborne pathogens
The noise level is generally moderate but may occasionally be loud
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Wendell Foster complies with HIPAA regulations and is committed to maintaining the privacy of each individual's Protected Health Information.

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by

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