Laundry Attendant-Walloon, Mi- Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Summary

Sorts, washes, dries, folds, and stacks linens to be delivered to appropriate storage areas. Operates or tends washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean commercial, industrial, or household articles.

Essential duties and responsibilities

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  Receives and marks articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code number or name, using hand or machine marker.
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  Examines and sorts articles to be cleaned into lots, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
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  Operates equipment and performs routine machine servicing; cleans equipment and machine filters.
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  Operates, maintains and refills automated cleaning solution station.
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  Loads and removes items from washer or dry-cleaning machine and into extractor or tumbler.
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  Sorts and counts clothing, linens and other articles; stores, irons and folds, wraps or hangs items for airing, pickup or delivery.
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  Moves linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
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  Keeps storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
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  Ability to interpret and follow simple oral and written instructions.
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  Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties.
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  Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain the specific tools and machinery used in laundering operations.
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  Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and medium-heavy lifting.
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  Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.
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  Other duties as requested by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Communication: Able to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and company personnel, able to clearly and effectively communicate information both orally and in writing

Organization : able to keep documents and tasks organized and priorities, ability to multitask and stay focused

Humility: ability to honestly and openly communicate any mistakes or mishaps made and have the ability to learn from them.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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  Education/Experience: high school education required
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  Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
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  Characteristics: Posses humility, willingness to serve, and the ability to teach. Clearly convey a passion for the business, the customers and the team members
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  Drivers License: a valid drivers license preferred
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  Background Check: pass a thorough background check required

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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  Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Normal office conditions are expected.

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  Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, regularly required to stand and walk. Employee regularly uses hands and fingers to touch, feel, handle. Employee regularly stoops, kneels, bend at the waist, and reaches. Employee is frequently required to speak and hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.