Wash Aisle Operator

Classification

Non-Exempt

The Washwheel/Tumbler/Tunnel Operator processes soiled textiles through the washing/drying stages. This is accomplished by loading and unloading textiles into equipment, monitoring processes, and transporting textiles to the next phase of production. Performs other tasks as required.

• Load, unload and operate washers, tumblers, extractors, lifts, hoists and/or other equipment.
• Maintain an efficient flow of textiles and supplies in these processes and monitor quality.
• Report malfunctions or problems promptly.
• Correctly input data into washing/drying systems.
• Transport textiles to and from the work area.
• Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

• Work in other production positions as needed.

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and different types of product.
• Perform appropriate basic math computations of adding, subtracting and counting.
• Meet physical demands of the job.
• Comprehend and follow direction.

• Physical Demands are considered as heavy work and consist of kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing, lifting up to 90 lbs., and stooping.
• Physical Requirements consist of being able to continuously meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust. Soiled textiles come from a variety of customers such as restaurants, hotels, medical facilities and shops.

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Revised: 06/20/2019

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