Laundry Worker (Calgary)

Laundry Worker

WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. It s what we know. Because we ve been providing staffing solutions putting people to work for nearly 30 years. Whether you re looking for work or you re seeking workers for your business PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady located at Calgary Alberta T2A 6V4 is currently hiring a Laundry Worker Job Description We are currently looking for a skilled laundry worker to come on board. In this position you will be responsible for organizing cleaning and sorting hotel linens including sheets and towels. The position also requires you to use provided cleaning materials to tackle items in need of extra attention. You will report directly to the housekeeping manager who will guide you through best practices and address any concerns in your department. This is the perfect position for anyone detail-oriented who enjoys working independently takes pride in his or her work and has evening and weekend availability. Note - Pay Rate for this Job is 16.50 Hour Shift Timing - 1st Shift (Day) 2nd Shift (Evening) 3rd Shift (Night) and Weekends Responsibilities Include Load articles into dry-cleaning machines or washers at regular intervals to ensure steady availability of towels and linens Regulate machine processes when starting washers driers and dry cleaners turn levels and valves to control volume of additives specific cycles and temperature Lubricate equipment to provide light service to machines and clean or change machine filters when needed alert manager when machines are in need of professional repair Sort articles before cleaning separating them by fabric color cleaning technique or dirt content for best results Sort and count articles as they are removed from dryers hang fold or wrap the articles according to requirements or personal attention to detail Remove stains on fabrics though application of bleaching powders and steam sprays Use a hand or machine marker to place identifying names or code numbers on dry cleaning or laundry Utilize portable machines or neutralizer solutions to tend to stained articles through pre-soaking spot-cleaning sterilizing scrubbing and drying articles as needed Qualifications Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand walk and stretch for long periods Excellent organizational skills Background check required