Linen Worker

Job Title: Linen Worker

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently distributing clean linens throughout a hospital facility. You will move linen carts between designated areas, ensure each floor has the correct supplies, and organize linens in their proper storage locations. The position requires consistent physical activity, attention to detail, and strong reliability, while maintaining professional interactions with nursing staff in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Distribute clean linens throughout the hospital according to established routes and floor assignments.
• Organize and stock clean linens in designated storage areas, ensuring items are placed in their proper locations.
• Safely move and maneuver linen bins weighing up to approximately 50 pounds throughout the hospital.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in linen storage and distribution spaces.
• Coordinate and communicate professionally with nursing staff to understand linen needs and priorities.
• Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to cleanliness, safety, and handling of materials.
• Adhere to schedule requirements, including weekday shifts and assigned weekend rotations.
• Participate in required orientation and training sessions and apply learned procedures consistently.
• Report any issues with linen supply, equipment, or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality to support consistent hospital operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to safely lift, push, and maneuver linen bins weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Previous experience in janitorial, housekeeping, general labor, custodial work, warehouse associate, cleaning, or material handling roles.
• Strong attendance and reliability, with a commitment to consistent scheduling and minimal unexcused absences.
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed procedures in a hospital environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with nursing staff and coworkers.
• Capability to work scheduled weekday shifts and every third weekend as assigned.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, janitorial services, or custodial roles in healthcare or similar environments.
• Experience in warehouse or material handling operations.
• Strong soft skills, including dependability, initiative, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Ability to follow strict appearance and grooming standards as required in a hospital setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that plays a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring hospital staff have the supplies they need to do their jobs effectively. The organization values reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, providing structured orientation and clear expectations. You benefit from a stable schedule with predictable hours and regular weekend rotations, as well as the opportunity to grow your experience in a professional healthcare environment.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position within a hospital setting, primarily at the main campus. Standard shifts run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every third weekend scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work involves continuous movement through hospital corridors while pushing and maneuvering linen bins weighing around 50 pounds. The environment is clean, structured, and safety-focused, with regular interaction with nursing staff but no entry into patient rooms. Orientation takes place offsite prior to starting work in the hospital. The role requires adherence to hospital dress and grooming standards, including wearing provided blue scrub uniforms and appropriate sneakers, and following policies that allow short nails and gel or polish but prohibit acrylic nails. The setting emphasizes punctuality, consistent attendance, and adherence to procedures to ensure smooth hospital operatio

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.