Laundry Attendant

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Laundry Attendant to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring that clean linens are provided for various outlets while working with commercial laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, and steam presses. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and work collaboratively with team members. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those who enjoy a hands-on role in a vibrant workplace. If you're ready to contribute to a fun and engaging environment, this is the job for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks.
• Must be a team player with good stamina for standing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and provide clean linens for Hotel Housekeeping and Food & Beverage outlets.
• Load and unload washers and dryers, ensuring proper cycles are selected.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Ability to operate machinery

French language skills

Tools

Washer

Dryer

Ironer

Steam tunnel

Steam press

Folder

Job description

Job Type: Part-Time

Wages: Start Rate: $17.71; 520 Hour Rate: $19.93; 1-Year Hour Rate: $22.14

Job Title/Classification:

Laundry Attendant

Department:

Hotel Housekeeping

Employment Type:

Part-time

Shift Assignment:

Days, Tue/Wed OFF; Days, Thu/Fri OFF

# of Vacancies:

2

Posting Date:

March 12, 2025

IMPORTANT:Bargaining unit members will be considered first for this position. Successful applicant must possess the skill, ability and knowledge required to perform this position.

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada.

Why Work For Us

Gateway celebrates and empowers those employees who made it all possible. A career at Gateway means great people, a great atmosphere and career advancement opportunities across our locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs for all while working in an engaging and fun environment. Join us today!

The Position

In the role of Laundry Attendant, a candidate who enjoys cleaning towels and linens with an attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team would excel in this fast paced and dynamic position! A new addition to our laundry department commercial equipment is a steam tunnel that we are very excited about!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and provide clean linens for Hotel Housekeeping and Food & Beverage outlets for Casino and Hotel;
• Separate linens according to linen classifications and weights to ensure maximum efficiency of wash loads;
• Load and unload washers and dryers once cycle is complete into proper receptacles;
• Select appropriate wash and dryer cycle based on linen classification;
• Properly feed linens onto ironer feed table, ensuring that edges are straight;
• Inspect and separate damaged or stained linen from regular linen and store in a separate container;
• Receive linen from the folder, fold, sort and stack onto appropriate cart;
• Sort, fold and count terry items and place on metro-carts;
• Operate steam press, hang uniforms and put through steam tunnel;
• Ensure all linens are counted and recorded properly on production logs and re-set counter when completed;
• Maintain cleanliness of laundry area and equipment by following routine daily cleaning procedures;
• Remove lint from the dryer screens and lint collector on a daily basis;
• Wear proper safety equipment and observe all health and safety rules and guidelines in the operation of the machinery;
• Immediately report any and all malfunctions with the machinery and any and all Health & Safety concerns immediately to the Laundry Supervisor;
• Complies with Casino Rama Policies and Procedures;
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

What You’ll Require

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Good physical stamina, standing for entire shift, repetitive bending and lifting up to 20 pounds;
• Able to push a laundry bin repetitively which can weigh up to 50 pounds;
• Must be able to learn how to operate machinery, ie: washer, dryer, ironer, steam tunnel, steam press and folder;
• Must be a Team player;
• French language skills (verbal and written) are an asset.

What Is Next

Love what you see so far? For the best chance to hear from us, apply within 7 days of the posting date. Not the right fit this time? Follow us on our careers social media pages!

**Gateway will post/recruit in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable Collective Agreements.

Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

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