laundry worker

K-Bro Linen Systems; Langford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Bro Linen Systems in Langford, BC is seeking a hands-on Laundry Attendant to operate dry-cleaning and washing machines and handle finishing tasks. The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and on-site work only.

You will mix detergents and chemicals, fold and bag garments, and ensure finished items meet quality standards while keeping pace in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• On-site work required. No remote option.

Responsibilities

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow-drying machines.
• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals.
• Hand fold and bag shirts, sheets and other articles.
• Assemble and bag finished articles.
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met.
• Match invoices or tags with dry-cleaned or laundered articles.
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Dryers

Extractors

Washing machines

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow-drying machines
• Operate dryers and blow-drying machines
• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals
• Hand fold and bag shirts, sheets and other articles
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Match invoices or tags with dry-cleaned or laundered articles
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Spotting (after)
• Spotting (pre)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dryers
• Extractors
• Washing machines

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth