Experience and Qualifications
Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
Experience in the installation and maintenance of laundry dosing equipment.
Programming of laundry machines.
The installation of dish machine and chemical dosing units.
Knowledge of the maintenance and repairs of industrial dish-machines.
A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
Valid drivers license and reliable transport.
Chemical Stock Room:
Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.
Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas when received.
Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents.
Keep a record of all stock received.
Return all empty containers and keep a record.
Record detergents issued to departments i.e. Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry, Garments & Hospitality.
Weekly stock count recorded and submitted to GeoChem Management.
In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums:
Daily check ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order.
Report any abnormalities and repair if possible.
Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank.
Check all 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
Check all 25lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
Ensure good housekeeping practices are always followed discard of empty plastic bags and place empty drums in cage for collection.
Ensure Health & Safety practices are always followed wear PPE where applicable.
Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.
Chemical dosing equipment needs to be wiped down and cleaned every week.
Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file.
Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear. Replace if necessary.
Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities
Chemical diaphragm pumps flow rates must be checked monthly and recorded. Any deviation from
the required flow rate must be reported immediately.
Chemical Peristaltic Pumps flow rates must be done monthly and recorded. Replace worn tubes as and when needed.
Incoming Recycled Water PH and alkalinity readings to be done 3 x times daily and recorded.
Daily Alkalinity Checks CBWs Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality
CBWs and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported immediately.
Weekly Alkalinity checks 200kg Milnors. Alkalinities need to be done weekly at the 200kg Milnors and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.
Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors Flow Rates and Alkalinities needs to be checked and recorded monthly. Replace worn tubes on a as and when needed basis.
General:
Daily / continuous observation of general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant. Report
any abnormalities immediately.
Check that machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.
Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen to be done and recorded.
