Linen Distribution Technician
Location: Oak Lawn, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Company: Core Linen Services
Job Description Apply Now
The Linen Distribution Technician plays a vital role in the healthcare environment by ensuring that all departments within the facility receive clean, well-organized linen supplies consistently and efficiently. This full-time position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff to meet linen needs throughout the hospital. The Linen Distribution Technician is responsible for the preparation, delivery, and management of linen carts, ensuring that all linen inventory is accurately counted, recorded, and replenished as needed to maintain established par levels. This role is essential in supporting a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and medical staff, contributing to the overall quality of care delivered in the hospital.
As a Linen Distribution Technician, you will be tasked with building and maintaining clean, organized linen carts, delivering fresh linen to various departments, and collecting soiled linen to be processed. The position demands physical stamina, as it involves lifting up to 50 lbs and maneuvering wheeled carts weighing up to 650 lbs. A successful Linen Distribution Technician is detail-oriented, reliable, and flexible, able to adapt to rotating schedules that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, or holidays. You will also interact with hospital staff to fulfill linen orders and ensure that the linen room remains clean and orderly. If you are looking to make a difference in a fast-paced hospital environment and are interested in a hands-on operational role, this opportunity as a Linen Distribution Technician is an excellent fit. Apply now by clicking the job application button to join a dedicated team committed to supporting patient care and hospital operations.
Linen Distribution Technician - Summary- Responsible for stocking, delivering, and managing hospital linen supplies
- Ensures carts are clean, organized, and meet standard par levels
- Physically demanding role requiring the ability to lift and push heavy loads
- Works collaboratively with hospital staff to meet linen needs
- Supports a clean, sanitary environment for patient care
- Build and maintain clean, organized linen carts to established par levels
- Deliver fresh linen to all hospital departments as needed
- Collect soiled linen carts from hospital floors, particularly during designated shifts
- Take and fulfill linen orders from hospital staff in a timely manner
- Maintain cleanliness in the linen room, including sweeping, mopping, and tidying as required
- Open and process new linen shipments for distribution
- Align and stage carts for delivery or pickup, ensuring efficient workflow
- Accurately count and record linen inventory to prevent shortages or overstocking
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Competitive hourly wage
- Full-time employment with scheduled hours
- Opportunities for overtime and rotating shifts
- Potential for benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans (details provided during interview)
- Stable employment in a reputable healthcare facility
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 650 lbs
- Successful completion of a background check
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Previous experience in linen distribution, environmental services, or hospital operations is a plus but not required
- Effective communicator able to interact professionally with hospital staff
- Adaptable to changing priorities and schedules
- Demonstrates a commitment to cleanliness and patient care support
- This position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to the hospital's mission of providing high-quality patient care by supporting a clean and efficient environment
- Valuable hands-on experience in healthcare support services
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within hospital operations
- If you are eager to join a dedicated team and make a difference, apply today by clicking the job application button