Production - Soil Department

Production Employee – Soil Department

London Hospital Linen Service (LHLS)

Location: London, Ontario

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Starting Wage: $18.30 per hour + $0.60 afternoon shift premium

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Job Description

Join LHLS: Supporting Healthcare Through Essential Laundry Services!

London Hospital Linen Service (LHLS) is seeking reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented individuals to join our Soil Department. As southwestern Ontario's premier healthcare laundry facility, LHLS plays an essential role in supporting local hospitals by ensuring used healthcare linens are safely collected, sorted, and prepared for the cleaning process.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on, physically active work in a fast-paced production environment. No previous experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided.

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Key Responsibilities

• Sorting & Handling: Receive, sort, and separate soiled hospital linens according to established procedures and linen classifications.

• Production Operations: Load soiled linens onto conveyor systems and into designated laundry processing equipment.

• Safety & Infection Control: Follow proper procedures for handling contaminated linens and potentially hazardous materials while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Quality Control: Identify and remove foreign objects, damaged linens, and inappropriate materials from the laundry processing system.

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate designated sorting equipment, conveyor systems, and other production machinery.

• Workplace Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with workplace health and safety standards.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production staff and supervisors to ensure linens are processed efficiently and production targets are achieved.

• Additional Duties: Assist with other production tasks as assigned to support daily operations.

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Shift Expectations

• Weekend Availability: Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.

• Weekday Shifts: Morning and afternoon shifts may include 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM or 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.

• Weekend Shifts: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

• Training Requirements: Must be available Monday to Friday for full-time training (40 hours per week) for up to 6 weeks.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Reliable Attendance: Demonstrated punctuality, dependability, and a strong work ethic.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours), and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.

• Comfortable Work Environment: Willingness to work with soiled hospital linens in an industrial laundry setting.

• Health & Safety Awareness: Ability to follow workplace safety procedures, infection prevention protocols, and PPE requirements.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately sort materials and identify items that require special handling.

• Teamwork: Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with coworkers.

• References: Ability to provide 1–2 professional references.

• Willingness to Learn: Previous experience in laundry services, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or general labour is considered an asset but is not required.

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Why Work at LHLS?

• Competitive starting wage of $18.30 per hour

• Additional $0.60/hour afternoon shift premium

• Comprehensive on-the-job training

• Opportunity to work in an essential healthcare support service

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care benefits

• On-site parking

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