Laundry Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow-drying machines
• Operate dryers and blow-drying machines
• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals
• Hand fold and bag shirts, sheets and other articles
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Match invoices or tags with dry-cleaned or laundered articles
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Spotting (after)
• Spotting (pre)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dryers
• Extractors
• Washing machines

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player