Cleaner And Presser - Laundry And Dry Cleaning

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Dry cleaning and laundry establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals
• Operate dry cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow drying machines to clean and dry garments, draperies, cushion covers, sheets, blankets, furs and other articles
• Hand iron laundered fine linens or dry-cleaned silk garments
• Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered 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

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Dry cleaning (general)
• Fine finishing work (wedding dresses, silks, velvets etc.)
• Spotting (after)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dry-cleaning machine
• Dryers
• Hand-held steam irons
• Hot head press (laundry)
• Shirt presser
• Steam press (laundry)
• Washing machines

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Team player