Senior Garment Presser

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $1,200

Weekday schedule

No nights or weekends

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Senior Garment Presser with extensive dry-cleaning experience to deliver high-quality finishing on a fast-moving production line. You will press, identify fabrics, and mentor junior pressers while maintaining a clean workstation and meeting daily output goals.

The role offers a weekday schedule with no nights or weekends and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Prior dry-cleaning pressing experience — this is not a trainee position.
• Must be able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Able to stand for the full shift and complete repetitive tasks.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Professional references from dry-cleaning roles will be required and verified.

Responsibilities

• Press and finish garments using hand irons and specialized dry-cleaning equipment with expert precision.
• Identify fabrics and apply proper finishing techniques confidently and independently.
• Consistently produce 200+ high-quality finished items per day.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Load completed items onto the assembly conveyor.
• Communicate equipment issues or workflow concerns.
• Support and guide junior pressers when needed.
• Contribute to a fast-moving, reliable production team.

Skills

Pressing expertise

High-volume production

Fabric knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Tools

Dry-cleaning equipment

Job description

If you take pride in expertly finishing garments and have deep experience in a professional dry‑cleaning environment, this role is for you. As a Senior Garment Presser, you’ll apply advanced pressing techniques, fabric knowledge, and high‑volume production skills to deliver exceptional results every day. We’re looking for someone who already knows this craft — someone who can step in and perform at a senior level from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Press and finish garments using hand irons and specialized dry‑cleaning equipment with expert precision

• Identify fabrics and apply proper finishing techniques confidently and independently

• Consistently produce 200+ high‑quality finished items per day

• Maintain a clean, organized workstation

• Load completed items onto the assembly conveyor

• Communicate equipment issues or workflow concerns

• Support and guide junior pressers when needed

• Contribute to a fast‑moving, reliable production team

Why You’ll Love It

• Competitive pay from $20.00 - $25.00/hour - dependent on experience

• Up to $1,200 in relocation assistance for qualified, experienced candidates

• Predictable weekday schedule

• No nights, no weekends

• A team that values skill, consistency, and professionalism

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Extensive pressing experience in a dry‑cleaning production environment — required

• Proven ability to meet or exceed 200 finished items per day

• Strong motor skills and gentle garment handling

Accurate color recognition

• Comfortable with repetitive, detail‑focused work

• Able to stand for the full shift

• Enjoys a steady, productive workflow

Work Environment

• Warm in summer, cool in winter

• Fast‑moving production floor with equipment and machinery

• Must be comfortable in a non‑air‑conditioned facility

Requirements

• Prior dry‑cleaning pressing experience — this is not a trainee position

• Must be able to work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment

• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while on feet for the entire shift

• Must be able to pass a drug screen test

• Professional references from previous dry‑cleaning roles will be required and verified