Tunnel Operator

Tunnel Operator

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Soil Supervisor

Position Overview

The Tunnel Operator plays a critical role in the laundry production process by operating tunnel washers and dryers efficiently and safely. This position ensures proper linen handling, accurate formula input, and adherence to safety and quality standards throughout the laundering cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Tunnel Washer Operations:

• Load linens into tunnel washers, ensuring correct weight and classification
• Input appropriate formulas and customer batch details into the system
• Monitor equipment for alarms or malfunctions and respond promptly
• Turn valves and operate controls to fill washers and initiate wash/rinse cycles

Dryer & Sorting Duties:

• Unload dryers and assist in sorting soiled linens by classification
• Mix and apply dyes or bleaches according to specified formulas
• Ensure daily completion of count sheets and production reports

Maintenance & Safety:

• Clean machine area and maintain a tidy workspace daily
• Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable working in hot, humid environments near loud machinery
• Flexible schedule and open availability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, push, pull, and lift 50 lbs or more throughout the shift
• Frequent handling of laundry carts weighing up to 250 lbs, with some exceeding 600 lbs
• Must be physically capable of sustaining these demands for the entire shift

What we can offer you as a full-time associate: Competitive pay, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off Program (PTO), 401(k) w/Employer Match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.