Wash Floor Technician

London Hospital Linen Service – London, Ontario

About London Hospital Linen Services

For more than 50 years, London Hospital Linen Service (LHLS) has been supporting the needs of hospitals, community healthcare clinics and long-term care facilities in Southwestern, Ontario. We’re committed to bringing dignity, self-sufficiency, and good health to our community and those we work with.  Through innovation, attention to detail and passion to support healthcare, LHLS makes a difference so you have make a difference too.

What Have to Offer:

• Starting wages of $18.89 hourly, with a competitive incremental increase plan up to $23.60 (+0.65 for PM shift premiums)
• Full time, permanent opportunity in an industry with great job security
• A health benefits plan including dental, vision, pharmaceutical and an HSA
• Employer paid Pension Program
• Annual Safety Shoe Allowance
• Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
• Competitive vacation package – 2-6 weeks based on years of service
• 2 extra half days off during the holiday season
• Career opportunities – We support our employees professional development and continued growth

Job Summary

The Futurail Soil Sort Rail System controls the weights/ load sizes and classifications of all slings and then is transfer to the proper Tunnel washer. Once a load goes into a sling, it is given a Classification Item number and weight. The Classification and weight are used by our machinery throughout the operation process. Wash Floor Technicians must have an excellent understanding of this process. You must have the knowledge and recognize the importance of it and be able to rectify any issues that may arise during it. The operation of all equipment used in this process must be fully understood as well as the operation of the washer extractor area and all its equipment.

Schedule:

• Afternoons (3:30pm - 12:00am), Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expertin in our Futurail Soil Sort rail System
• Ensure that tunnel washers are operating properly and efficiently
• Oversee the operations of our Cissell Dryers and Braun & Norman Dryers
• Perform start-up and shut -down procedures for our Jensen Presses
• Check conveyors regularly for issues (and troubleshooting those issues)
• Report to Supervisor of the Department/Maintenance Manager when equipment requires prolong repairs
• Perform quality control checks including titrations for our tunnel washer and ensure accurate pH levels
• Enter related information into a computer system to ensure proper record keeping.
• Become knowledgeable of the locations of the emergency stops on all our washer and dryer equipment
• Must comply with LHLS’ safety policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• LHLS relies on a small team of Wash Floor Technicians to ensure smooth operations, so a good track record of attendance is an absolute must
• Proven experience for learning complex technology quickly
• Willing to work overtime
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for 10 hours a day and perform repetitive movements
• Proven experience for learning complex technology quickly
• 1-2 professional reference

Bonus Points:

• If you have a post-secondary education in related field
• Previous experience with industrial washing and drying equipment

If you’re interested in pursuing an amazing career as a Wash Floor Technician with London Hospital Linen Services, please apply online today.

London Hospital Linen Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. LHLS provides accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  Inquires can be sent to d o h e r t y@lhls.on.ca.

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