Laundry Workers (General)

Laundry Workers (General) sort, clean, iron, fold and package linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Sorts articles for cleaning according to type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
  • Places sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
  • Checks for and removes stains from garments, and makes minor repairs such as replacing buttons
  • Loads and unloads washing machines, driers and extractors
  • Adds cleaning agents and starches to articles
  • Smoothes articles and guides them through cleaning and pressing machines
  • Stops and starts machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
  • Irons and presses clean articles
  • Places articles on shelves or on hangers for delivery or collection
  • Packages articles and prepares orders for dispatch

Key values of workers in Laundry Workers (General)

  • 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 Laundry Workers (General)

  • 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.