Get to know us:  NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

We are currently looking for a Soiled Sorter at our Skokie facility.  We are looking for someone confident in decision-making, who can act quickly, and has excellent communication skills.   If you are ready to commit to measurable performance and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The attendants on the belt perform the following tasks:

  • One attendant sorts large pieces consisting of bath blankets, flat sheets, draw sheets, and thermals.

  • The second and third attendant sorts the second largest pieces – underpants, patient gowns, and fitted sheets.

  • The fourth and fifth attendant will handle all the rest of the pieces, such as bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, and scrubs.

• Adhere to quality standards in terms of soil sorting and cart cleaning.

• Understand, observe, and adhere to all safety procedures and policies.

• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Ability to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and stack individual items from the machine for long periods.

• Demonstrated customer service and organization skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

• High School Education, GED, and formal education/training

• 1 to 2 years of experience in the health care, manufacturing or similarly situated industries.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting 50 lbs. or more, and stooping.

• Physical Requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire 10 hour shift.

Pay starts at $17 an hour

What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services? 

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement. 
Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.