Folding Laundry Room Attendant

Highgate; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeWinds Island Resorts, managed by Highgate Hotels, is seeking a Folding Laundry Attendant in Saint Pete Beach, FL. You will handle heavy laundry loads, fold linens to resort standards, and maintain a clean, organized folding area while meeting production quotas.

Experience with industrial laundry equipment is preferred. The role requires standing and walking for long periods in a warm, humid environment, with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial laundry folders and ironers.
• Able to meet daily folding quotas.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Roll and maneuver heavy laundry bins safely.
• Fold towels, sheets, and linens to standards.
• Meet daily folding quotas.
• Maintain clean, organized folding area.
• Operate laundry equipment as trained.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Industrial laundry gear

Stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Driver's license

Laundry machinery

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Location

Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you'll stay at one, play at two - with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it's all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort!

Located along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked U.S. Beach, TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip-flops from one another.

We're proud to share that our management company, Highgate, has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. When you join the TradeWinds team, you become part of a culture that values passion, collaboration, excellence, purpose, and inclusivity. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you. Bring your passion to paradise and discover where your career can take you at TradeWinds!

The Folding Laundry Attendant is responsible for efficiently processing, folding, sorting, and preparing clean linens and laundry for use throughout TradeWinds Resort. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to maintain a consistent production pace throughout the shift.

Join a company where Our People are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Roll and maneuver large laundry bins into and out of the folding area safely and efficiently.
• Remove clean laundry from carts, bins, or processing areas and prepare it for folding.
• Fold towels, sheets, linens, uniforms, and other laundry items according to established resort standards.
• Maintain a steady and efficient pace to meet or exceed daily production quotas.
• Consistently meet quality and quantity expectations established for the position.
• Sort folded laundry accurately and place items in designated carts, bins, shelves, or staging areas.
• Inspect laundry while folding for stains, damage, excessive wear, or items requiring additional processing.
• Keep the folding area clean, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter or hazards.
• Safely push, pull, lift, carry, and maneuver laundry carts and bins throughout the work area.
• Follow all established safety procedures, including proper body mechanics when moving heavy or oversized loads.
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers regarding production needs, equipment concerns, laundry quality, and workflow.
• Work cooperatively with other laundry team members to maintain continuous workflow and prevent production delays.
• Operate laundry equipment or assist with other laundry functions as directed and trained.
• Follow resort standards for cleanliness, sanitation, appearance, and handling of guest and resort linens.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, injuries, or other workplace concerns promptly to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Essential Functions

• Roll, push, and maneuver large laundry bins and carts that weigh 500-1000 lbs into and throughout the folding area.
• Lift and transfer linen loads weighing 50 lbs.
• Quickly and accurately fold laundry while maintaining established quality standards as assigned by management and supervisors.
• Meet or exceed established daily folding quotas.
• Maintain a consistent production pace throughout the scheduled shift.
• Extensive walking with prolonged standing in the same location.
• Repeatedly stand, bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry as required to perform the job.
• Sustain upper body repetitive movement.
• Work effectively in a warm and humid laundry environment.
• Safely handle laundry carts, bins, and equipment.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Follow established safety, sanitation, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and using industrial mechanical folders and ironers.
• Valid Driver License preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production quotas.
• Ability to perform repetitive folding and sorting tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely push, pull, lift, carry, and maneuver laundry bins and carts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a warm and humid commercial laundry environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.