Laundry Attendant

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, 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
• Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered articles
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles
• Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Dry cleaning (general)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dry-cleaning machine
• Steam press (laundry)
• Washing machines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Wellness program