Tunnel Operator
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVOs wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless single source distribution system. NOVOs regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Soil Supervisor
The Tunnel Operator plays a critical role in the laundry production process by operating tunnel washers and dryers efficiently and safely. This position ensures proper linen handling accurate formula input and adherence to safety and quality standards throughout the laundering cycle.
Tunnel Washer Operations:
Load linens into tunnel washers ensuring correct weight and classification
Input appropriate formulas and customer batch details into the system
Monitor equipment for alarms or malfunctions and respond promptly
Turn valves and operate controls to fill washers and initiate wash/rinse cycles
Dryer & Sorting Duties:
Unload dryers and assist in sorting soiled linens by classification
Mix and apply dyes or bleaches according to specified formulas
Ensure daily completion of count sheets and production reports
Maintenance & Safety:
Clean machine area and maintain a tidy workspace daily
Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Required Skills & Qualifications
Ability to read and understand safety rules operating procedures and maintenance instructions
Strong time management and multitasking abilities
Comfortable working in hot humid environments near loud machinery
Flexible schedule and open availability
Ability to stand walk bend stoop twist reach overhead push pull and lift 50 lbs or more throughout the shift
Frequent handling of laundry carts weighing up to 250 lbs with some exceeding 600 lbs
Must be physically capable of sustaining these demands for the entire shift
What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Dental and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Why work for Novo Health Services
NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that we provide a safe positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.
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All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.
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- Mechanical Knowledge
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- Clamp Truck
- Excavator
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About Company
NOVO Health Services provides healthcare linen products and reusable surgical solutions. Contact us to learn how our services can help your medical facility.
