Laundry Foreman

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Branchville Correctional Facility:

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Branchville Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Branchville Correctional Facility is a medium security Correctional facility for adult males. Branchville Correctional Facility is located in Branchville, Indiana.

At the Branchville Correctional Facility, incarcerated individuals have multiple opportunities for educational and vocational skills training, including woodworking and sewing, with the items they produce often going to community organizations.

Role Overview:

As a Laundry Foreman at the Branchville Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of offender laundry and clothing issue. In this role, you are responsible for ensuring all incarcerated individuals have adequate clothing articles in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and laundering those items. You will also supervise incarcerated individual workers in the laundry operation.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $29,588.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Coordinate operation of the laundry/clothing issue departments, complying with IDOC and facility policies and procedure.
• Instruct team on proper laundering of various fabrics.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
• Supervise, properly train, and maintain offender staffing levels in the laundry department.
• Enter offender clothing data into computer database.
• Train offender tailors and supervise clothing and upholstery repairs.
• Ensure proper storage of all chemicals used in the laundry department.
• Ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained in the laundry area as per state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Operate all laundry equipment and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Specialized knowledge of the equipment in the laundry department and their proper operation as well as new equipment and supplies.
• Ability to instruct and train on proper laundering methods, use of equipment, and proper work habits.
• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to select, proper cleaning agents needed to launder or dry clean fabrics.
• Practical knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sanitation and safety.
• General knowledge of institution regulation, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory, time, wage, and equipment records.
• Ability to plan and implement efficient procedures to carry out laundry services.
• Ability to operate a sewing machine that is used to repair clothing.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

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