Laundry Worker

Come join the Central North Correctional Centre as a Laundry Worker where you will be responsible for the offender laundry area, including receiving, sorting and delivering offender laundry to all areas of the facility and for transport.

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**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Ensures proper security and records are maintained in offender laundry section including computer inventory control
- Unload incoming laundry, checking contents against shipping documents and distribute appropriately
- Maintain cleanliness of work area, ensure laundry and supplies are stored in proper areas, and maintain records
- Check delivery of supplies/equipment against packing slips and purchase orders; notify supervisor of errors or discrepancies
- Ensure safety and security of inmate workers and laundry area of warehouse
- Other duties, as assigned
- NOTE: this position requires working with and supervising inmate workers

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You are currently certified to operate a forklift OR are able to obtain certification within 3 months of hire

**Specialized Knowledge and Experience**:

- You have demonstrated knowledge of proper clean and soiled laundry handling to receive, sort and distribute clean laundry
- You have the ability to organize inventory control records, ensuring proper receipt and delivery of laundry
- You have knowledge of health and safety as well as Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

**Communication Skills**:

- You can follow general instructions regarding laundry tasks and proper loading of procedures
- You can report issues and equipment malfunctions
- You have written communication skills to maintain records and logs
- You are able to supervise and direct inmate workers

**Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills**:

- You can organize and operate the offender laundry area
- You are able to check and inspect incoming goods for correct quantity and quality, loss or damage
- You can maintain inventory control to identify and address diminishing stock
- You demonstrate analytical skills to provide input into offender disciplinary/performance reports, and to recognize security and workplace hazards
- You demonstrate tact and discretion to maintain control of offender helpers and deal with behavioural issues as they arise

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Permanent, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4-7**Category**:

- Corrections and Enforcement**Posted on**:

- Friday, March 24, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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