Laundry Technician

Healthcare Laundry Production Associate – Soiled Linen / Dry FoldPay: $15.00 per hourLocation: Springdale, ARExperience Level: Entry LevelJob Order #: 154475Position OverviewStand-By Personnel is seeking dependable and hardworking Healthcare Laundry Production Associates for an industrial laundry opportunity in the Springdale area. This position supports the processing of healthcare linens through sorting, washing, drying, folding, quality inspection, and preparation for distribution.Associates may work in the Soiled Linen Department or Dry Fold Department, depending on production needs. Both departments require strong attention to detail, consistent productivity, and the ability to perform repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.Previous industrial laundry experience is not required. Candidates with warehouse, manufacturing, production, or general labor experience are encouraged to apply.The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, safety-conscious, and comfortable standing, bending, lifting, and working in warm or humid conditions throughout the shift.Required Experience & Skills

• Previous laundry, warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience helpful but not required
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive sorting and folding activities
• Comfortable working around industrial laundry equipment
• Ability to follow infection-control and sanitation procedures
• Ability to maintain established production standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sort healthcare linens according to processing requirements
• Separate linens by type, color, and applicable classifications
• Inspect materials for damage, stains, and foreign objects
• Load and unload industrial laundry equipment
• Operate applicable washers and dryers according to established procedures
• Monitor drying cycles and temperatures
• Fold towels, sheets, gowns, and other healthcare linens
• Stack and organize clean linens
• Prepare finished linens for packaging and distribution
• Identify damaged or substandard materials
• Maintain established quality standards
• Follow applicable infection-control procedures
• Keep assigned work areas clean and organized
• Meet daily production goals
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Perform additional laundry production duties as assigned

Soiled Linen DepartmentAssociates assigned to the Soiled Linen Department will handle incoming healthcare linens and prepare them for industrial washing.Responsibilities include:

• Receiving incoming soiled linens
• Sorting linens by type and color
• Separating materials according to processing requirements
• Inspecting linens for damage and stains
• Identifying foreign objects
• Following infection-control procedures
• Handling contaminated materials safely
• Loading industrial washing machines
• Unloading washers according to established procedures
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas
• Supporting daily washing and production goals

Infection Control & Safe Material HandlingEmployees working with soiled healthcare linens must follow established infection-control and safety procedures.Responsibilities include:

• Handling contaminated linens according to company procedures
• Following applicable sanitation requirements
• Using required personal protective equipment
• Identifying foreign objects or unsafe materials
• Maintaining appropriate separation of materials
• Reporting safety concerns promptly
• Keeping work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards

Industrial Washing OperationsCandidates may assist with:

• Loading industrial washers
• Unloading completed wash cycles
• Sorting materials before washing
• Following applicable washing procedures
• Moving linens between processing areas
• Maintaining consistent production flow
• Supporting additional washing responsibilities as assigned

Dry Fold DepartmentAssociates assigned to the Dry Fold Department will process clean healthcare linens after washing.Responsibilities include:

• Operating industrial dryers
• Monitoring drying cycle times
• Monitoring dryer temperatures
• Removing completed laundry loads
• Folding towels
• Folding sheets
• Folding healthcare gowns
• Sorting clean linens
• Stacking completed products
• Preparing linens for packaging
• Organizing finished products for distribution
• Inspecting linens for quality
• Removing damaged or substandard linens
• Meeting daily production and quality goals

Folding & Finished Product PreparationCandidates may regularly perform:

• Manual linen folding
• Sorting by product type
• Stacking completed linens
• Organizing finished products
• Inspecting linens for damage
• Separating nonconforming items
• Preparing materials for packaging
• Supporting distribution preparation

Accuracy and consistency are important to ensure finished linens meet established quality standards.Quality Control Responsibilities

• Inspect linens for visible damage
• Identify stains or other quality concerns
• Remove damaged or substandard products
• Maintain consistent folding standards
• Verify linens are properly sorted
• Keep finished products organized
• Follow established quality procedures
• Communicate recurring quality concerns to supervisors
• Help prevent unacceptable products from advancing through production

Production & EfficiencyThis is a fast-paced industrial laundry environment with established daily production expectations.Candidates must be able to:

• Maintain a consistent work pace
• Perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Meet daily production goals
• Follow department procedures
• Work efficiently with team members
• Maintain attention to quality
• Adjust to assigned production responsibilities
• Support efficient movement of linens through the facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial laundry experience
• Commercial laundry experience
• Healthcare laundry experience
• Warehouse experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Production experience
• General labor experience
• Material-handling experience
• Sorting experience
• Packaging experience
• Quality inspection experience
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Physical RequirementsThis is a physically active position requiring repetitive movements throughout the workday.Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, reach, and lift
• Occasionally lift and move up to 40–50 lbs
• Perform repetitive sorting and folding activities
• Handle laundry materials throughout the shift
• Work in warm and humid conditions
• Maintain productivity during repetitive production tasks
• Safely work around industrial washers, dryers, and laundry equipment
• Wear all required PPE

Work Environment

• Industrial healthcare laundry processing facility
• Work involving soiled and clean healthcare linens
• Regular use of industrial washing and drying equipment
• Physically active production environment
• Repetitive sorting, folding, stacking, and material-handling responsibilities
• Warm and humid working conditions
• Strong emphasis on sanitation, infection control, safety, productivity, quality, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Starting pay of $15.00/hour
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Previous laundry experience is not required
• Hands-on industrial production experience
• Opportunities to work in Soiled Linen or Dry Fold operations
• Gain experience with industrial laundry equipment
• Develop production, sorting, and quality-control skills
• Work in a team-oriented environment
• Build experience in healthcare linen processing
• Excellent opportunity for dependable candidates who enjoy active, hands-on work

Ready to Apply?Apply today for consideration and reference Job Order #153614.Contact Stand-By Personnel – Springdale for more information.Stand-By Personnel – Springdale2605 S. Thompson St.Springdale, AR