LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Job Summary:
Performs work involved in washing and drying wet garments and articles utilizing one or a combination of tumblers extractors and dryers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for washing garments and articles i.e. towels, gowns, blankets, spreads, rugs, jackets etc. by operating one or a combination of washers, tumblers, extractors, dryers etc. Sorts and weighs garments and loads into washers manually. At completion of cycle unloads laundry and places in extractors and or tumblers. Places wet garments in dryers utilizing separate compartments and sets timer based on type of garments etc. Removes and places in baskets for further processing i.e. folding pressing .
- Operates steam and or gas dryers in drying bulk garments. Removes wet garments from washer and places in dryers. Sets timers to permit drying within specified time to avoid scorching of items. Removes laundry from tumbler dryer after it has dried and places in coded garment bag distribution line for delivery pick-up. Maintains record of number of loads handled starting and stopping time of machine and the different types of work processed. Cleans machine of lint and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
- Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who makes assignments. Work is performed within the framework of established guides and instructions with problems referred to supervisor for resolution. Work is reviewed for compliance with established procedures instructions and patron satisfaction.
Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Laundry area is very noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are constantly exposed to the possibility of bruises from moving carts or falls on wet floor in the washing area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Twelve months experience operating laundry equipment such as washers dryers tumblers extractors etc.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for 12 months of experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer push heavy cart of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS
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WELCOME TO Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)!
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise and is one of 11 commands under the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
NEXCOM offers exciting opportunities to join a unique provider of goods and services to Navy Sailors and their families around the world. We are a $2+B enterprise, operating over 300 Navy Exchange retail locations and 100 Navy Hospitality locations around the US and in 13 foreign countries, on nearly 100 Naval Bases globally. Our NEX oversees the operation and management of retail stores, food services, hotels, auto shops, and other services.
NEXCOM oversees six primary business programs:
- Navy Exchange (NEX) Retail Stores and Services
- NEXCOM Hospitality Group
- Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO)
- Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility (NCTRF)
- Ships Stores Program
- Telecommunications Program Office (TPO)
With the exception of the Ships Store Program, the NEXCOM Enterprise conducts its operations as a federal non-appropriated funded instrumentality. As such, the command is self-supporting with 70 percent of its profits given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and the remaining 30 percent reinvested in NEX buildings and equipment.
NEXCOM is a military organization and is subject to congressional legislation as well as oversight from the Department of the Navy. NEXCOM’s parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
The NEXCOM Enterprise boasts over 14,000 civilian associates in a wide variety of jobs worldwide, over 40 percent of whom are military affiliated as either family members or veterans. The bulk of NEXCOM’s workforce is comprised of government non-appropriated civilians, many of whom are also military affiliated as either family members or veterans. This combination of military leadership and civilian business expertise enables NEXCOM to perform its unique mission for the Navy.
Our mission is to provide authorized customers’ quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families
Remember, you will come for our benefits but you will stay for the mission!