DSHS FFA Laundry Worker 2 - State of Washington : Job Details

DSHS FFA Laundry Worker 2Department of Social and Health Services at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA is seeking a Laundry Worker 2 to join their team. You will assist in meeting the needs of our customers with high-quality textiles in a timely cost-effective manner in an industrial laundry environment. Operate washers, dryers, flat iron, and fold clothing.Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.If you have knowledge of commercial laundry processes and a work history showing team commitment and job accomplishment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.Some of what you'll do:* Coordinate and perform routine laundry work and operate a variety of laundry equipment* Process linen for the entire institution to the expected standard of the Appointing Authority* Performs tasks necessary to the daily decontamination of linen such as sorting, washer and dryer deck activities as well as processing, folding, and filling outgoing orders* Operate large commercial washers and dryers* Change chemicals as needed* Work in the linen room filling daily linen orders* Use the ironer/cross-folding machine* Place soiled linen onto the conveyor belt, separating linen into correct baskets for washingWhat we're looking for:* Ability to use all laundry chemicals correctly* Ability to operate laundry machines, extractors, and mangle correctly* Ability to wash, dry, and iron institutional clothing and linens* Ability to count, mark, sort, fold, bundle and tie laundry* Ability to receive instructions, assimilate the information and act according to those instructions* Effective communication with management, peers, clients and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position* Supervise and train residents in doing routine laundry workThis announcement will be used to fill the Mon-Fri 5:30am - 2:00pm shiftWho should apply?People with Six months of experience as a Laundry Worker 1, or equivalent, in a large commercial or large industrial laundry facility. Completion of a training course in laundry operations may substitute for three months of required experience.The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-###-#### and reference job number 2024-13594.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) ###-####. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.