Material Handler II

Collects and distributes clean or soiled linen and scrubs for efficient functioning of the organization. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, stocks and distributes clean and soiled linens.

• Performs daily inventory to ensure clean linen and scrubs are accurately stocked for distribution.

• Identifies items for replacement.

• Records and processes orders for lab coats and uniforms.

• Helps employees with fitting of new uniforms. Issues lab coats and uniforms to authorized users.

• Sorts and inspects uniforms returned from offsite laundry for quality.

• Operates heat seal, button and embroidery machines.

• Delivers lab coats and uniforms to staff physicians locker rooms or coat closets.

• Unloads soiled items from gravity fed chutes.

• Assembles various linen packs for use in Surgery and other departments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• No previous Textile experience is required.

• Will receive on the job training.

• Computer or data entry experience preferred.

• Six months of experience in a customer service or laundry environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

• Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system

• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

• Requires regular repetitive motions of hand and feet.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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