Laundry and Drycleaning Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Maryland

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for providing excellent customer service. The attendant also receives orders via walk-in or driver. The attendant is responsible for keeping orders organized and separate with a numbering system.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sorts all clothes and separate and treats all stains
• Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap, or other cleaning agents
• Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into dryers for measures time cycles
• Sorts dried articles according to type
• Folds and places items in appropriate locations
• Handles contaminated articles per company, franchise, and OSHA standards
• Maintains the inventory of cleaning supplies and linens and ensures management is aware of any inventory needs
• Maintains all laundry equipment and informs appropriate personnel of any maintenance needs
• Wipe each machine at the beginning and end of the shift
• Keep the restroom stocked and cleaned for customers
• All other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly
• Customer Service –Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Team Work – Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures including but not limited to, dress code policies
• Adaptability – Adapts frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time, or notifies the appropriate person with an alternative plan
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly
• Safety & Security – Observes safety and security procedure; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education; or up to one month’s related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience preferred but not necessary.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Bilingual. Someone who can understand and speak Spanish and English is a plus.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence/memos

ability to write simple correspondence

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

None required

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

None required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); works in high, precarious places; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb or balance stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Laundry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person