Laundry Operator

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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