Laundry
- Barrhead, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
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This Laundry position will be required to operate all commercial laundry equipment as well as transport soiled and clean linen. Transport, sort, weigh and record soiled linen and apparel for processing. Sorts and folds clean linen and apparel. Inspects clean linen for damages and stains and identifies items for repair, rewash or discard. Performs PH and Titration testing. Check and maintain laundry chemical levels and replace as necessary. Perform regular safety inspections and identify potential hazards. Make recommendations on required laundry supplies. Communicates to the supervisor any requested quota changes, linen shortages and equipment problems.
Description:
As a Laundry staff, you will be responsible for transporting, preparing and washing soiled linen and distributing clean linen and apparel. Your typical duties may include folding, repairing, pressing, stacking and storing linen supplies and apparel; sorting and weighing soiled linen; loading, unloading and operating washing and drying equipment; preparing surgical textile packs; monitoring and adjusting workflow and volume to maximize equipment utilization. You will ensure equipment is working properly, report potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Classification: Laundry Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 22-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $21.92 Maximum Salary: $23.97 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of Laundry Chemical or equivalent courses preferred. Industrial Laundry experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills required. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format. Physical Effort/Strength Required: Pushing and pulling of laundry carts. Standing for the majority of the shift. Repetitive hand and arm motion. Regular forward bending and reaching. Valid non restricted advanced class 5 license and clean drivers abstract
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous laundry experience would be considered an asset.
This Laundry position will be required to operate all commercial laundry equipment as well as transport soiled and clean linen. Transport, sort, weigh and record soiled linen and apparel for processing. Sorts and folds clean linen and apparel. Inspects clean linen for damages and stains and identifies items for repair, rewash or discard. Performs PH and Titration testing. Check and maintain laundry chemical levels and replace as necessary. Perform regular safety inspections and identify potential hazards. Make recommendations on required laundry supplies. Communicates to the supervisor any requested quota changes, linen shortages and equipment problems.
Description:
As a Laundry staff, you will be responsible for transporting, preparing and washing soiled linen and distributing clean linen and apparel. Your typical duties may include folding, repairing, pressing, stacking and storing linen supplies and apparel; sorting and weighing soiled linen; loading, unloading and operating washing and drying equipment; preparing surgical textile packs; monitoring and adjusting workflow and volume to maximize equipment utilization. You will ensure equipment is working properly, report potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Classification: Laundry Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 22-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $21.92 Maximum Salary: $23.97 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of Laundry Chemical or equivalent courses preferred. Industrial Laundry experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills required. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format. Physical Effort/Strength Required: Pushing and pulling of laundry carts. Standing for the majority of the shift. Repetitive hand and arm motion. Regular forward bending and reaching. Valid non restricted advanced class 5 license and clean drivers abstract
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous laundry experience would be considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Operate commercial laundry equipment and transport, sort, weigh, process, fold, inspect, and distribute soiled and clean linen and apparel. Monitor chemical levels and workflow, perform testing and safety inspections, report equipment or supply issues, and help prepare surgical textile packs or orient staff as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent, be able to use computers and smartphones, and meet the stated physical demands, including extended standing and lifting, pushing, and pulling. Effective verbal and written communication and a valid unrestricted advanced Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record are required; laundry chemical training and industrial laundry experience are preferred.
Skills
- Commercial Laundry Equipment Operation
- Linen Transport
- Sorting and Weighing Linen
- Laundry Processing
- Folding and Inspecting Linen
- Linen Repair and Rewashing
- pH and Titration Testing
- Chemical Level Monitoring
- Safety Inspections
- Inventory and Supply Recommendations
- Workflow Monitoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Computer and Smartphone Use
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- Healthcare
- Trades
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Commercial Laundry Equipment
- Soiled Linen
- Clean Linen
- Laundry Processing
- Linen Sorting
- Linen Weighing
- Linen Inspection
- Linen Repair
- Rewashing
- Laundry Chemicals
- pH Testing
- Titration Testing
- Safety Inspections
- Laundry Supplies
- Surgical Textile Packs
- Workflow Monitoring
- Equipment Utilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Laundry Carts
- Industrial Laundry
- Laundry Chemical Training
- Computer Skills
- Smartphone Skills
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Linen and Environmental Services