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Title: LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR Location: United States-Illinois-Great Lakes Job Number: 2500037G Job Summary: Performs work involved in washing and drying wet garments and articles utilizing one or a combination of tumblers extractors and dryers. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for washing garments and articles i.e. towels gowns blankets spreads rugs jackets etc. by operating one or a combination of washers tumblers extractors dryers etc. Sorts and weighs garments and loads into washers manually. At completion of cycle unloads laundry and places in extractors and or tumblers. Places wet garments in dryers utilizing separate compartments and sets timer based on type of garments etc. Removes and places in baskets for further processing i.e. folding pressing . - Operates steam and or gas dryers in drying bulk garments. Removes wet garments from washer and places in dryers. Sets timers to permit drying within specified time to avoid scorching of items. Removes laundry from tumbler dryer after it has dried and places in coded garment bag distribution line for delivery pick-up. Maintains record of number of loads handled starting and stopping time of machine and the different types of work processed. Cleans machine of lint and notifies supervisor of needed repairs. - Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner. - Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who makes assignments. Work is performed within the framework of established guides and instructions with problems referred to supervisor for resolution. Work is reviewed for compliance with established procedures instructions and patron satisfaction. PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Laundry area is very noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are constantly exposed to the possibility of bruises from moving carts or falls on wet floor in the washing area. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE Twelve months experience operating laundry equipment such as washers dryers tumblers extractors etc. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for 12 months of experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds.