hand presser - laundry and dry cleaning

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Dry cleaning and laundry establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow-drying machines
• Operate dryers and blow-drying machines
• Hand iron laundered fine linens or dry-cleaned silk garments
• Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered articles
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry-cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Match invoices or tags with dry-cleaned or laundered articles
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles
• Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Dry cleaning (general)
• Fine finishing work (wedding dresses, silks, velvets etc.)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dry-cleaning machine
• Flat press
• Hand-held steam irons
• Steam press (dry cleaners)
• Steam press (laundry)
• Washing machines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)