Laundry Worker

Description

Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence.

Description

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

Tasks include

• Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles by type, colour and hygiene requirements
• Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
• Operates washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing and other articles
• Irons and presses clothing, garments and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
• Checks clothing, linen, fabrics and other articles for damage or defects
• Folds or hangs garments, fabrics or other articles for storage or delivery
• May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen or other articles