Laundry Work
Santa Clara County Correctional Facility
Milpitas, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Sorts laundry items by label and loads laundry machines with bedding, surgical gowns, linens, etc
- Adds detergent and other cleaning agents to the washer and adds, when necessary, germicidal/disinfectant solutions
- Sorts and folds clean items into the appropriate storage bins
- Counts articles to verify laundry lists
- Documents unusable textile items, with reports generated for the worker's immediate Supervisor
- Utilizes weighing systems
- Soaks contaminated articles, and mixes and applies detergents, dyes, and bleaches according to formulas
- May operate equipment including, but not limited to washers, dryers, irons, steamers, folders, and sewing machines
- May transport and distribute soiled/clean linens and laundry
- Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
- Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
- Reports any equipment maintenance needs or malfunctions immediately
- Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments