Production Operative

ROLE
LAUNDRY Production Operative
DESCRIPTION
To participate in the production of all classifications of linen within daily time constraints to predetermined laundry standards.
The shift pattern will be on 4 days on 2 days off basis 7am - 4pm with two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch
RESPONSIBILITIES
* The post holder will be required to work in all sections of the Laundry as directed, handling linen belonging to the company and its customers to maintain laundry standards.
* Close co-operation with other staff will be necessary, to maintain production flow and within time constraints.
* The receipt and sorting of soiled linen into the correct categories relative to the various types of fabric being processed to maintain classification protection.
* To assist the loading, operating and unloading of washing machines, tumble dryers, presses, steam tunnel and operating any other machinery in the laundry as directed, to become multi skilled.
* The moving of linen between laundry production areas and customers as necessary, e.g. distribution and/or emergency stock movement ensuring that customer daily linen requirements are met.
* The packing/unpacking and dispatch of all types of linen to ensure stock levels are maintained.
* To collate, record and maintain details of ward or department requirement and items processed in the laundry to trace and maintain use.
* Any other general work, including the cleaning of laundry equipment and areas within, and the local outside areas around the proximity of the laundry to maintain a clean orderly department