Laundry Attendant

The Westin Chicago North Shore; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

The Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Laundry Attendant to process soiled linen, operate washers and dryers, and ensure folded items meet quality standards. You will sort, fold, and stock linens while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires reliability, ability to lift, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation starts at $19 per hour, with benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
• Process sorted linen utilizing washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders and ensure finished product meets quality standards.
• Place folded linen in the designated shelf or storage area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions or needed supplies to keep operations running smoothly.
• Be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy linens and operate industrial laundry equipment.
• Speak in language understood by guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Always provide professional and courteous service.
• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
• Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.
• Place the folded Terry and Linen in the designated shelf or storage area.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Notify Supervisor/Manager of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.
• Any other job or duties assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Job description

Purpose for the Position: Process soiled linen and distribute clean linen in accordance with standard operating procedures in a safe, accident-\u2014free manner, as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

• Always provide professional and courteous service.


• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.


• Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.


• Place the folded Terry and Linen in the designated shelf or storage area.


• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.


• Notify Supervisor/Manager of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.


• Any other job or duties assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Always provide professional and courteous service.


• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.


• Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards.


• Place the folded Terry and Linen in the designated shelf or storage area.


• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.


• Notify Supervisor/Manager of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.


• Any other job or duties assigned by your manager or supervisor.

In accordance with Illinois law, the compensation and benefits for this position are as follows:

Pay Range

$19.00– $19.00 per hour

Compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and other job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including:
  
  
  
  • Paid holidays
  
  
  • Paid sick leave and/or paid leave
  
  
  • Vacation time
  
  
  
  


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee discounts (e.g., hotel stays, food & beverage, and partner programs)

Paid Leave

This position is eligible for paid leave benefits in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

The Company provides paid leave benefits that meet or exceed legal requirements. Details regarding accrual, use, and eligibility will be provided upon hire.

Scheduling Expectations

Work schedules for this position are based on business needs and may vary, including:

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Shifts based on occupancy levels, events, and seasonal demand

Schedules are communicated in advance in accordance with Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

• Use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.


• Understand simple instructions.


• Previous Laundry experience preferred.


• Must be able to speak in language understood by guests and co‑workers.


• Must be able to operate industrial laundry equipment.


• Use only approved chemicals and follow all Hotel safety standards.


• Learn simple procedures and techniques.


• Perform routine work or the same task repeatedly.


• Be available for work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands: Lifting up to 75 lbs of linen, 75% of shift; Pushing up to 75 lbs of linen, 50% of shift; Pulling up to 75 lbs of linen, 20% of shift; Carrying up to 50 lbs of linen, 10% of shift. Frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding.

Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time inside.

Math Skills: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Add and subtract.

Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point of being able to: Read at least at a minimum level.