PRODUCTION OPERATOR

GENERAL PURPOSE


This position is responsible for properly recognizing the correct linen belonging to the account being processed. You must ensure there is no mixed, dirty, or damaged linen before feeding into the machine or hand folding it. You must maintain a fast-paced speed meeting company's expectation, while practicing safety procedures. In addition, the Production Operators will help on making sure the machinery is working properly, by communicating with their leaders of any issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs quality inspection to ensure that linen meets the customer's quality specifications
• Places clean and inspected linen into designated cart/bin
• Places linen that has been rejected due to quality or linen that has damage in the appropriate bag to return to the hotel
• Fills out label detailing product content of bin by hotel, linen specification, and confirmation of quality inspection
• Notifies the supervisor of any issues with the quality of the linen to ensure proper handling
• Other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 3 months or more related experience in a commercial laundry or hotel industry.
• Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow simple instructions, short correspondence, and product labeling.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet required performance goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
• Good communications, both orally and written in English.
• Must have good attention to detail.

APPLICABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Inside work: protected from weather conditions


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Outside work: no effective protection from weather


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Noise: employees must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required)


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Respirator: use of a respirator is required


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical indoors, office or administrative environment)


FREQUENTLY


OCCASIONALLY


RARELY


NEVER

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

ACTIVITY

FUNCTION

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Essential

Non-Essential

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently


Standing (on a hard surface)


X

X


Stairs

X

Walking

X

X

Sitting

X


X

Twisting


X

X


Stooping

X

X

Crouching

X

X

Crawling

X


X

Talking

X


X

Hearing

X

X

Reaching


X

X


Seeing


X

X


Balancing

X


X

Pushing up to 20 lbs.


X

X


Pushing up to 50 lbs.


X

X


Pulling up to 20 lbs.


X

X


Pulling up to 50 lbs.

X

X


Grasping


X

X

Lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs.


X

X

Lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

X

X

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

X


X

Feeling

X

X

Moving (continuous motion)

X

X

Using precise hand movements


X

X


Reasoning or solving problems

X


X

Reading

X


X

Writing

X


X

Performing mathematical calculations

X


X

Adhering to deadlines under pressure


X

X

Learning or retaining technical information

X


X

Interacting with customers or visitors

X


X