Laundry Workers

Laundry Workers sort, clean, fold, iron and package linen, clothing and other items in laundries and drycleaning establishments, and private residences.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
  • Placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
  • Checking and removing stains from garments, and replacing buttons and making minor repairs
  • Loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors
  • Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles
  • Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
  • Stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
  • Ironing and pressing clean articles
  • Placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
  • Packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch

Key values of workers in Laundry Workers

  • 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

  • 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.