Laundry Attendant - FT

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a Laundry Attendant to ensure efficient retrieval, processing, and distribution of laundry for guests at the Houston location.

The role involves operating ironing and folding machines, sorting items, and maintaining clean, organized work areas across shifts. Training provided; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and follow safety procedures is required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sort stained/damaged items and determine status for rewash or discard; maintain inventory of discarded items.
• Operate ironing and folding machines according to specifications.
• Fold cleaned articles and stack by type and size; place stacks in distribution areas.
• Remove lint and debris from dryer filters as per procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Check working condition and cleanliness of laundry machinery.

Job description

Job Location: 562 - Houston North Marriott - Houston, TX 77060

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

JOB SUMMARY

Assure efficient retrieval, processing, and distribution of laundry to provide laundry services to our guests. .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sort all stained/damaged items and determine status for rewash or discard; maintain continuous inventory of discarded items.
• Operate the ironing and folder machines according to specifications, while processing cleaned articles through the machines.
• Fold cleaned articles and stack into designated amounts by type and size. Place stacks in specified areas of distribution.
• Remove lint and debris from dryer filters as specified in departmental procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Check the working condition and cleanliness of laundry machinery.
• Monitor usage of chemicals and water to maximize consumption.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shift.
• Restock work areas for next shift as assigned.
• Turns in all lost and found items and all guest room keys.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assists other Housekeeping Personnel when need.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability.
• No previous experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to Lift, Push & Pull up to (50) pounds required.
• Frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding.
• Continuous movement throughout department.
• Standing is required during the entire shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.