Laundry Attendant

About the role

• City, State: Chicago, Illinois
• Title: Laundry Attendant
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Status: Full-time
• Reports to: Housekeeping Manager

Job Summary

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for processing soiled linens and distributing clean linens to ensure a consistent supply for the hotel's operations. This role involves operating laundry equipment, maintaining cleanliness in the work area, and ensuring all linens meet quality standards.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide professional and courteous service at all times.
• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
• Operate washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders to process linen.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Place folded linen and terry cloth in designated storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the assigned work area.
• Notify Supervisor or Manager of any equipment malfunctions, damaged linens, or supply needs.
• Follow hotel safety standards and use only approved chemicals.
• Perform routine laundry tasks and ensure operational efficiency.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Prior experience in laundry operations is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate industrial laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, and ironers.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and safety guidelines.
• Good communication skills to interact with team members.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and consistently.

Work Environment

• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent bending and standing for extended periods while operating laundry equipment and sorting linens.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays based on hotel needs.
• Primarily indoor work in a laundry facility, with exposure to varying temperatures.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.