ANZSCO 811511

Laundry Worker (General)

Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence.

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Main tasks

  • Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles by type, colour and hygiene requirements
  • Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
  • Operates washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing and other articles
  • Irons and presses clothing, garments and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
  • Checks clothing, linen, fabrics and other articles for damage or defects
  • Folds or hangs garments, fabrics or other articles for storage or delivery
  • May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen or other articles

Specialisations

Folding Machine OperatorHospital Linen WorkerIroner or PresserLinen Sorter

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