About K-Bro
Founded in 1954, K-Bro is Canada’s leading provider of laundry and linen services, trusted by major healthcare and hospitality organizations across the country. With 13 facilities in Canada and operations in the UK, K-Bro employs over 3,000 people and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: KBL).
The Role
We are hiring Casual Laundry Attendants / Linen Porters to support our operations across various healthcare sites. In this role, you provide essential coverage at our healthcare sites, stepping in to keep linen services running during staff absences, peak volumes or special requests.
You will be trained to handle daily linen operations and will often be the main point of contact with healthcare staff during your shift so flexibility, attention to detail and strong communication skills are key.
This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Weekly hours vary depending on operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide shift coverage so linen services continue without interruption
- Collect, sort and transport soiled linens to the designated processing areas
- Wash, dry, fold and hang general linens and residents’ personal clothing, taking care to follow handling requirements for each item type
- Count and transfer linens between carts as required
- Label, stage and deliver clean linen carts to the appropriate units based on scheduled needs
- Top up linen supplies on the units and exchange clean carts for soiled ones
- Collect soiled linens from the units on schedule
- Maintain familiarity with cart locations across all serviced units
- Safely manoeuvre laundry carts to and from units
- Load and unload linen carts from the trailer and load soiled tubs for return transport
- Respond promptly and professionally to linen-related requests from healthcare staff
- Answer phone calls from the units and follow up as needed
- Use tablets to track linen usage and complete required documentation accurately
- Keep linen rooms, carts and work areas clean, organized and safe
- Follow all infection prevention, safety and PPE protocols at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Flexible and available to accept shifts on short notice (days, evenings, weekends, stat holidays)
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Physically fit and capable of maneuvering large mobile containers
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Courteous, punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Up-to-date immunization (e.g. Hepatitis A & B, MMR, Influenza) (mandatory)
- Clean criminal record (mandatory)
Why Join Us
- Hands-on training and long-term growth opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with regular company events
- Be part of a team that directly supports healthcare safety and quality
Learn more about us at www.k-brolinen.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Pay: $19.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable with getting regular vaccinations?
- Are you available to accept shifts on short notice?
- Are you physically able to maneuver large mobile containers (up to 50 lbs)?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Work Location: In person
