Drycleaners

What the job involves

• Sorts articles according to colour, condition and type of material and decides on type of treatment to be given
• May make minor repairs such as replacing buttons
• Places articles in drum and fastens cover before operating valves to feed chemical solution into machine
• Operates controls to rotate drum or agitate contents, drains off solution after stopping machine
• Removes articles and packs them into hand truck
• Removes spots and stains by rubbing them with solvents
• Filters solution after use to make it fit for re-use
• May do pressing using machine or heated flat iron
• Places articles on shelves or on hangers for delivery or collection
• Packages articles and prepares orders for dispatch

Key values of workers in Drycleaners

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Drycleaners

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Time Management

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.