Laundry Operator

OVERVIEW

Performs a variety of duties to meet Home Office laundry requirements including washing, drying, ironing and repairing. Works with some supervision and is responsible for making a minimal range of decisions, escalating to manager when necessary and updating manager on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will do:

* Manage and operate commercial washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment to ensure efficient processing of laundry items.
* Receive, sort, and classify laundry items based on type and color, ensuring proper handling and care for different fabrics.
* Load machines with laundry, select appropriate washing and drying cycles, and monitor the process to ensure quality results.
* Fold, press (hand iron and or utilize press machine), hang, and package clean laundry items for delivery or storage, ensuring they meet presentation standards.
* Perform minor repairs to clothing including but not limited to minor sewing (buttons, hems) and use of iron on patch material.
* Perform routine maintenance on laundry equipment, including cleaning filters and reporting any mechanical issues to management.
* Adhere to safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling of chemicals and maintaining a clean work environment.
* Informs supervisor of equipment problems and other issues.
* Provide excellent service to customers, addressing any inquiries or concerns regarding laundry services.
* Assists Housekeeper with light cleaning duties as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all policies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

* High School Diploma Or GED - Required
* Previous laundry experience - Required
* Demonstrated experience working independently. Experience must include identifying and resolving problems where independent decision-making and initiative were demonstrated - Required
* Demonstrated knowledge of detergents and cleaning agents and their use. - Required
* Demonstrated commercial mechanical ability sufficient to operate laundry equipment. - Required
* Demonstrated ability in sewing and garment repair. - Required
* Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management. - Required
* Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions. - Required
* Working knowledge of basic computer with the ability to retrieve emails, send emails and access the intranet homepage - Preferred

Work Setting/Position Demands:

* Demonstrated ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift on a regular basis. Lifting includes raising objects from a lower to higher position or to move objects horizontally from position-to-position. Frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds assisted.
* Requires both verbal and written communication exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.

Requires visual acuity to read and interpret correspondence and procedures via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery

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