LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR A04

Created at: June 05, 2025 00:33

Company: U.S. Marine Corps

Location: Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277

Job Description:

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Skill to work independently and to determine what type of equipment is needed at each part of each sequence to process a variety of different fabrics. Skill to safely clean and remove stains from any type of fabric. Skill to identify defective or malfunctioning parts by visual inspection and from operational sound. Must be able to read and follow operating instructions on assigned equipment. Must be able to read and follow directions on labels affixed to chemicals, detergents and on Material Safety Data Sheets. Knowledge of operating a calculator to do simple mathematical computations. Basic skill in manipulating the controls for driving vehicles. Knowledge of the height, width, length, and weight of the vehicle in order to operate the vehicles safely on short runs, following limited or prescribed routes throughout a government installation. Knowledge of installation traffic rules and regulations, and skill to read and understand installation maps and other locator documents for finding various buildings and facilities. Knowledge and skill to load and arrange cargo properly onto vehicle to prevent damage to material. Drivers license required. RESPONSIBILITY: Routine work is performed with considerable independence using established methods and procedures. Work is periodically spot-checked by supervisor or higher graded employee. Follows manufacturers instructions for use of machinery and methods of laundering various fabrics. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Continuous standing, stooping, bending and walking. Constant movement of arms and hands. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment is extremely noisy, hot and humid. Exposed to the possibility of bruises, strains, sprains and skin irritations from use of cleaning solutions. Operates vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or establishment. Work is performed equally indoors and outdoors.
MAJOR DUTIES: Sorts and counts all items to be laundered according to the proper classification and recording quantities on the laundry inventory sheets. Maintain inventory sheets in sequence for reconciliation of quantities received, issued to billeting areas/leads and of stocked items. Ensures records are updated, reconciles records monthly, initiates transactions to re-stock items, expendable operational supplies, record sales, surveys and temporary loans. Operates commercial type laundry washers and dryers, a roller type ironer and a wrapping machine according to instructions. Loads, balances articles in washer evenly, selects proper amount of detergent, proper temperature and timing. Sets controls for drying time and cooling temperatures. Exercise judgment in removing worn, faded or overly soiled items and replacing the linen one-for-one from stock. Places items into stacks of prescribed numbers and types. Wraps bundles of laundry using cell-wrap machine. Stacks and stores linens on proper shelves. Keeps work areas clean, sanitized and otherwise free of debris and unsafe conditions. Services equipment by keeping it clean and safe by performing operators preventive maintenance. Reports all damage or problems with equipment to supervisor. Maintains operating and parts manuals on all equipment utilized in the laundry. Maintains inventories of detergents and cleaning solutions required for laundry. May prepare requests to replenish supplies sufficiently in advance to ensure adequate stock is always on hand. May assist supervisor with inventories of linen rooms. Maintains up-dated files on Material Safety Data Sheets on all chemicals and hazardous materials used. Drives one or more types of vehicles, such as sedans, vans, SUVs, trucks, pickup trucks, golf-cart, and utility vehicles throughout installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 lbs. Vehicles are driven on the basis of regular and specific trip assignments for transportation of personnel to and from billeting transient quarters buildings and standard routes to transport and deliver linen, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools on a daily basis. Ensures that passenger safety rules and regulations are followed. Ensures cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss during transit. Loads and unloads vehicles by hand. Performs operator maintenance, cleaning and washing vehicles. Uses two-way radios or company cell phones to receive and transmit messages. Completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance records. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.


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