Laundry Helper

Posting Details

Position Information


RHS Job Title
Laundry Helper


Job Description

Position is for summer, option to continue to work in fall semester 2026 and spring semester 2027
Pay Rate : $14.73 per hour worked
Location: Linen Services located on Service Road
.*Due to the minimum wage increase at MSU, the starting rate for this position is going to be $16.00 effective 8/9/26. Those hired prior to 8/9/26 will also be brought to the new minimum on this effective date.
Provide service to Spartan Linen Services' customers while working in a production plant/warehouse environment.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
• Pick/issue stock upon receipt of proper requisition slip or production order
• Sorting clean and dirty linens
• Working on production style machinery in a plant setting
• Processing linens, uniforms, and other laundry items
• Assist in the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of machines and areas of the plant to assure conformance with prescribed sanitary standards and operating efficiency.
• Working independently while on a team, based on assigned task/needs of the operation
• Working your entire shift while standing and/or walking
• Lifting and moving up to 25 pounds
• Other duties as assigned per needs of the operation

Required Qualifications
• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• Ability to safely and satisfactorily operate machinery in production plant setting
• Must follow all established policies and practices to contribute to a safe, healthy work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service, practicing DOSE at all times
• Must be a motivated self-starter, able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented, accurate, and organized
• Must be dependable and reliable, with excellent attendance
• Must have good communication skills to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully, especially when working with a diverse population
• Ability to amicably receive constructive direction from manager/supervisor, and to professionally, quickly and efficiently implement same to maintain/improve service levels
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per work week
- Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm are the work hours
• Must be able to work your entire shift while standing/walking
• Basic computer use knowledge
-Position begins mid April and will carry on seamlessly into and through the summer season.
• Ability to get to Spartan Linen Services on Service Road location w/o bus support close by
• Work Location is at 373 Service Road

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels
• Ability to be flexible, quickly adjusting to different and changing situations
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to grow skill set

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in morning are preferred for available hours

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands
• Lifting/moving up to 25 pounds
• Work 100% of shift while standing/walking
• Repetitive motions possible, such as lifting, moving, bending, squatting, twisting, based on assigned tasks

Work Hours

Operational hours: Mon-Fri 6:00AM-2:00PM, Monday through Friday, No shifts available on weekends or evenings.

Minimum hours: Six (6) hours per work week
• Additional hours will be considered
• Domestic students may work up to 29 hours per week during the school year.
• International students may work up to 19 hours per week during the school year.
• All shifts will be scheduled per needs of the operation; your shifts might not total maximum allowed hours listed above

Work Location
Laundry (Loc)

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
20155368P


Open Date
08/07/2026


Close Date
08/24/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions for Applicant


You must apply through the online applicant tracking system at the link provided in this posting. Any resumes/materials received outside of this system will not be considered or reviewed.

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