Wash Aisle Operator

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Washwheel/Tumbler 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Additional Functions:

• Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Typical Physical Activity:

• 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.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• 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.

Travel Requirements:

• None.

Education:

• None.

Revised:06/20/2019