Responsibilities:

• Collects, stocks and distributes clean and soiled linens.
• Performs daily inventory to ensure clean linen and scrubs are accurately stocked for distribution.
• Identifies items for replacement.
• Records and processes orders for lab coats and uniforms.
• Helps employees with fitting of new uniforms. Issues lab coats and uniforms to authorized users.
• Sorts and inspects uniforms returned from offsite laundry for quality.
• Operates heat seal, button and embroidery machines.
• Delivers lab coats and uniforms to staff physicians locker rooms or coat closets.
• Unloads soiled items from gravity fed chutes.
• Assembles various linen packs for use in Surgery and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• No previous Textile experience is required.
• Will receive on the job training.
• Computer or data entry experience preferred.
• Six months of experience in a customer service or laundry environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Requires regular repetitive motions of hand and feet.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.