RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate machines including
washers, dryers, and dry-cleaning equipment in a safe manner and in accordance
with specifications.
Sort soiled articles in
preparation for washing; follow procedures to separate them by fabric, color,
cleaning technique or dirt content.
Inspect soiled articles to
determine sources of stains and identify items requiring special treatment.
Tend to stained articles,
through pre-soaking, spot-cleaning, sterilizing, and scrubbing by utilizing
portable machines or neutralizer solutions.
Regulate machine processes
when starting washers, dryers and dry cleaners; turn levels and valves to
control volume of additives, specific cycles and temperature.
Sort and count articles as
they are removed from dryers; hang, fold, or wrap the articles according to
requirements or personal attention to detail.
Iron or press articles,
fabrics, linens, using hand irons or pressing machines. Fold and stack clean
linen according to specifications.
Maintain inventory of linens;
use a hand or machine marker to place identifying names or code numbers on dry
cleaning and laundered items. Properly identified and report losses and damages
of items.
Provide light service to
machines by lubricating equipment and cleaning or changing machine filters when
needed; alert Supervisor when machines need professional repair.
Maintain a safe and clean work
environment; report any accident, incident, or safety issues to the Supervisor.
Assist with loading and
unloading in the transport of linens to and from the delivery area.
Perform other duties as
required from time to time.