The Laundry Machine Operator is an integral part of the Laundry's processing team. LMOs set the pace for production throughout the entire laundry facility. The equipment operated by the LMO's includes three large capacity industrial washer extractors and three matching gas fired dryers. Four smaller industrial washers and dryers, located in the Laundry and Dry-Cleaning process areas and three industrial dry-cleaning units which are located in the Dry-Cleaning process area.
Summary
The Laundry Machine Operator is an integral part of the Laundry's processing team. LMOs set the pace for production throughout the entire laundry facility. The equipment operated by the LMO's includes three large capacity industrial washer extractors and three matching gas fired dryers. Four smaller industrial washers and dryers, located in the Laundry and Dry-Cleaning process areas and three industrial dry-cleaning units which are located in the Dry-Cleaning process area.
Operates and monitors machines for a variety of purposes: To launder, dye, starch, and treat articles with water repellent and flame retardant. Typically, six or more machines are operated at one time. Operator must know the formulas used for various types and degrees of soiled laundry and monitors the equipment that performs the cleaning, transferring and drying processes on all textiles introduced to the laundry facility.
Responsible for weighing loads, loading machines and ensuring that lots remain in the proper sequence.
Trained for safe handling of chemicals. All handling of chemicals will be done in accordance with prescribed Safety Programs, including the safe and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices.
Keeps the department area and equipment clean, removing lint from the lint collector vacuum units by the 3 Braun Dryers, cleaning the lint screens on the 4 dryer tumblers, and re-assembling the units daily.
Monitors cleaning results and reports any quality issues to management. These include overall cleanliness, inadequate or over drying, and mechanical issues as observed.
LMO duties include, but may not be limited to, all functions associated with the cleaning and drying process, e.g. selecting proper formulas, starting and stopping of equipment and recording all processed poundage.
Weighs slings that have been loaded with towels, sheets, bags, nets, and table linen and other applicable goods, recording load weight and mechanically lifting loaded slings to the overhead rail storage system to be sent to the washers.
Loads from 1 - 3 slings in each Braun washer based on classification of work and weight of individual slings.\
Weighs carts of clothing and linens for processing through the 7 laundry and dry clean washer/ extractors.
Selects the appropriate cleaning formula on the programmer of the machine according to the classification of the load, and starts the washing process.
Transfers completed work from the 4 laundry washer extractors to the 4 dryer tumblers as appropriate for the load.
Ensures that all work transfers to the dryers successfully on the Braun wash line, and makes certain there are no alarms or other issues that would impede the workflow.
Stages carts at the dryer take-off conveyor, and receives loads as they are completed by the Braun dryers.
Ensures that lot assignment cards stay with proper loads. Delivers completed loads to appropriate work areas for further processing.
The LMO may be required to perform duties in other production areas to include Check-In, Sorting and Shipping and the Transportation Department.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
Must be able to understand and communicate in English
Participation in Direct Deposit
Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Qualifications
In order to meet the basic requirement of the Laundry Machine Operator position, NA-7305-05, you must meet the following:
Experience performing laundry related duties, which may include, but are not limited to inspecting laundry pieces and determining proper care, using laundry machines and equipment, using chemicals, dying, starching, treating laundry, etc.
YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:
Ability to load and unload commercial washers and dryers with a capacity of up to 500 pounds. Experience using commercial washers and dryers is preferred.
Knowledge of the effects of water temperature and chemicals that will be used in the washing process on the various fabrics that are processed through the laundry.
Experience reading and following oral and written instructions.
Ability to monitor performance of laundry machines, report issues, and maintain records.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
