Laundry Machine Operator

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
• Operate machines to dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments
• Hand fold and bag shirts, sheets 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
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player