Laundry Associate

dchsystem· Support Services
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📍 Tuscaloosa, AL, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

PERFORMANCE PLANNING

 

Responsible for performing linen processing procedures that result in fresh, clean linen for all end users.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Cleans and services building areas as assigned (including medication storage areas) according to established procedures and schedule assignment.
  • Maintains secured access to designated medication storage areas when assigned to work in those areas and alerts nursing/clinical supervisor immediately if medications are discovered in any unlocked, unsupervised area.
  • Sort soiled linen into proper categories.
  • Load, unload, and move carts of clean linen as needed.
  • Perform accurate linen counts.
  • Maintain carts and work area in a neat and clean condition.
  • Practice consistent communication with staff and management to ensure linen orders are filled
  • Operate linen-processing equipment safely and at the required production rate according to manufacturer instructions. Process all other linen at the required production rate to meet all orders.
  • Report any unsafe equipment or condition to plant management.
  • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards.
  • Attend all in service education programs.
  • Process linen as required.

    • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

     

    High School diploma or GED is preferred. Ability to follow / understand verbal communications and written procedures required and to verbally communicate with others. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

     

    WORK CONTEXT & PHYSICAL FACTORS:

    Frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 lbs. and moving carts of linen that could weigh up to 500 lbs. Medium Work-exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and or 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.  Manual dexterity, ability to move the hand easily and skillfully.  Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.   During summer, inside plant temperature can exceed 90 degrees. Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material.  Also requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

    Physical presence on site is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected within normal range. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the job descriptions to document physical factors, including ability, activities and requirements.

     

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    This Laundry Associate role at dchsystem is based in Tuscaloosa, AL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Laundry Associate role at dchsystem full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Laundry Associate role in the Support Services department at dchsystem.
    Which team or department does the Laundry Associate at dchsystem belong to?
    This Laundry Associate position is part of the Support Services department at dchsystem. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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    When was the Laundry Associate job at dchsystem posted?
    This Laundry Associate position at dchsystem was posted on May 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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