Questions and Answers
Who should operate a high pressure, steam boiler?
A partner who is qualified and trained to operate the steam boiler.
At how many pounds of steam pressure does a Cintas laundry generally operate a high pressure, steam boiler?
80 pounds
What pieces of equipment in a typical Cintas laundry require steam?
Washer, Steam Tunnel, Press equipment
At what frequency should the controls and safety devices be inspected and tested?
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Why is chemical treatment important for a boiler?
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If your boiler is scaling, what does this mean?
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What is tempered water and why do we use it?
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At what temperature should your hot water tank be set?
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How often should pH probes be cleaned and calibrated?
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What are the staffing requirements for a location that has pretreatment (DAF)?
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What are the different soil classifications you will use in the soil room?
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How do we determine the correct poundage for sling weights?
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Who will determine whether garments will be special washed or not?
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What is mechanical action? What is extraction?
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What is cool down? What is its importance to finishing quality?
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Describe the TruCount Process.
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Explain the benefit to TruCount to our customers.
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What size mats, color and type do we have?
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Why do we soil separate?
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If we don't soil separate what will happen?
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Talk to me about the load sheet location.
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What day is the DC order placed?
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Why do we count inventory daily?
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How many terry towels, shop towels, and aprons come in each bundle?
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How many 1000ml soaps come in a box?
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How many sig series soaps come in a box?
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How many sig air fresheners come in a box? How many come in a case?
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Talk to me about the stock room.
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What is the process for SSR ordering from the DC to the Stockroom?
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What is the benefit of being 2 days ahead?
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What is the Cintas Safety Vision?
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What are some of the most common injuries at Cintas?
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What does safety compliance mean?
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Describe the contents of the WOR and Monthly financial statement.
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Define Garment Investment Ratio.
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Name 5 Corporate Characteristics.
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Define Professionalism in the production environment.
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What different garment grades do we have?
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What is OSHA?
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Study Notes
Steam Boiler Operation
- Operated by qualified and trained partners, specifically maintenance staff.
- Generally operates at 80 pounds of steam pressure in Cintas laundries.
Equipment Requiring Steam
- Key equipment includes washers, steam tunnels, and pressing machines.
Routine Inspections
- Controls and safety devices must be inspected and tested daily.
Chemical Treatment
- Essential for protecting the boiler's internal components.
Boiler Scaling
- Indicates impurities are precipitating on heat transfer surfaces, leading to potential damage.
Use of Tempered Water
- Warm water used for safety purposes in operations.
Hot Water Tank Temperature
- Should be set between 140 to 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
pH Probe Maintenance
- Requires cleaning and calibration every 2 hours.
Wastewater Management
- Locations with pretreatment systems need dedicated wastewater partners.
Soil Classifications
- Soil categories include heavy, regular, and acid-soluble.
Sling Weight Calculations
- Determined through comparison of WSI versus poundage.
Special Washing Decisions
- Plant managers and plant leaders decide on special washing of garments.
Definitions in Laundry Process
- Mechanical Action: Refers to the movement of clothes in the washer, defined as "2 - 10 o'clock".
- Extraction: The final spin to remove excess water.
Importance of Cool Down
- Essential final step in drying that impacts finishing quality.
TruCount Process
- Ensures accurate tracking of garment pick-up and return for inventory management.
Customer Benefits of TruCount
- Provides customers a precise account of received and picked-up garments.
Mat Specifications
- Available sizes: 3x10, 4x6, 3x5.
- Types: Standard, Xtraction, and Traffic in various colors including black, brown, red, blue, and gray.
Soil Separation Safety
- Aims to prevent spontaneous combustion from chemical mixing.
Consequences of Poor Soil Separation
- Risks include poor garment quality, chemical excess, and potential customer dissatisfaction.
Load Sheet Utilization
- Helps forecast requirements for the next day, printed two days in advance for vendor management.
Daily Inventory Counting
- Tracks product movement and avoids unnecessary procurement.
Bundle Counts
- Terry towels: 25 per bundle
- Aprons: 10 per bundle
- Shop towels: 50 per bundle
Soap Packaging
- 1000ml soaps: 8 per box
- Sig series soaps: 10 per box
- Sig air fresheners: 6 per box; 8 boxes per case.
Stock Room Management
- Organization is essential, with high-volume items positioned for easy access.
SSR Ordering Process
- Incorporates garment selection, ordering through PRC, and a one-week turnaround for delivery.
Advantages of Being Proactive
- Enhances customer service and resolves inventory discrepancies ahead of time.
Cintas Safety Vision
- Commitment to an injury-free environment with continuous safety improvements.
Common Injuries
- Strains and sprains are prevalent, often from lifting or overhead collisions.
Safety Compliance
- Adherence to OSHA and DOL regulations related to workplace safety practices.
Financial Reporting
- WOR: Weekly snapshot of key performance indicators, sales, and growth metrics.
- Monthly Financial Statement: Covers various financial details for expense and growth strategies.
Garment Investment Ratio
- Total garment purchases divided by projected weekly rental volume for new accounts.
Corporate Characteristics
- Emphasis on professionalism, intensity, thoroughness, honesty, and integrity.
Professionalism in Production
- Defined by professional appearance, clean facilities, confident demeanor, and appropriate language.
Garment Grades
- A Grade: New garment.
- C Grade: Like-new with minor wear.
- D Grade: Serviceable with noticeable wear.
- S Grade: Serviceable with wear and potential for slight staining.
OSHA
- Acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ensuring safe working conditions.
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This quiz focuses on the essential knowledge required for a Management Trainee at Cintas, especially regarding the operation of high-pressure steam boilers in production settings. Test your understanding of steam boiler operations, pressure standards, and associated equipment used in Cintas laundries.