The position is responsible for coordinating activities of laundry employees engaged in the Wash and Finish process of linens and other hospital articles in accordance with the established procedures.

Supervises the employees in a manner by planning, organizing and monitoring activities such as collecting soiled laundry, weighing and sorting laundry, washing, and extracting, drying, ironing, wrapping, folding and mending to obtain maximum results.

Assigns employees to routine tasks.

Observes employees in performance of duties and demonstrates techniques to improve production and maintain work flow.

Assures that laundry is sorted according to volume, degree of stain or soil, and types of articles. Segregates heavily stained articles for prewashing and assures that the washer is loaded to designated capacity.

Assures that water is heated to proper degree to reduce soil and infection and that proper amounts of detergents, bleach, and/or bluing is added according to treatment required and that specific chemicals are added at the proper steps.

Inspects wash at various stages for cleanness and recommends changes in washing and rinsing procedures to effect a clean, sanitary wash.

Orients and instructs new employees, emphasizing the importance of adhering to prescribed methods, techniques, and procedures to avoid spread of infection.

Assures that employees receive orientation in use of supplies and equipment by demonstrating use and explaining operating techniques.

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies.

Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or GED equivalent plus a minimum of two years experience in washing and finishing section of a laundry.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess the physical ability needed to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently; and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.