Ministry of the Solicitor General Looking for LAUNDRY WORKER at Penetanguishene, ON Full Time

Come join the Central North Correctional Centre as a Laundry Worker where you will assist with the receipt, delivery, collection, and sorting of offender laundry as well as the operation of the facility warehouse.

The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Handle and process inmate laundry including: collecting, washing, drying, folding, sorting, labelling, and distributing items
• 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 may require 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 and experience with laundry processes including treatment of different fabrics and materials as well as use of cleaning products and chemicals
• You have experience operating industrial laundry equipment and machines
• You have knowledge and experience with warehouse and shipping practices in order to receive and distribute laundry, supplies and equipment, maintain inventory records
• You have knowledge of health and safety as well as Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
• You are able to obtain and apply knowledge of organizational policies and protocols to ensure safety and security of inmate workers and work area

Communication Skills

• You can follow general instructions regarding laundry tasks
• 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 collect, process, sort, and distribute laundry
• You are able to check and inspect incoming goods for correct quantity and quality
• You can compare packing slips and purchase orders
• You are able to review requests as well as place and fill orders
• You can identify and address diminishing stock

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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

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Schedule: 4-7

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on: Friday, June 3, 2022

Note:
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development 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.

At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Employer’s policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.