Laundry Machine Operator

JobSummary

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.

LowGrade

5

HighGrade

5

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

US Naval Academy NAF HR

OrganizationCodes

NV/NV52

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

3

AgencyMarketingStatement

Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is an integral part of every midshipman's life, providing a myriad of retail products and services that are an essential part of Academy life. We are a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Program consisting of twelve departments operating twenty business units across the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA) grounds. We are extremely proud of the Brigade of Midshipmen and take great pride in their accomplishments as they develop into the next generation of our nation's Navy and Marine Corps leaders.

TravelCode

0

MajorDuties

• 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.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

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.

HowToApply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages.

WhatToExpectNext

All applicants must submit an application via the website, and will receive an email confirming submission.

RequiredDocuments

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference. Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages) Cover Letter Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1 If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent) If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4 Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

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.

BenefitsUrl

http://nafhealthplans.com

OtherInformation

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

nabsdjobs@usna.edu

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness