How to become a Laundry Worker

Laundry workers sort, check and stack items of clothing and linen, and load and unload washing and drying machines in laundries.

Personal requirements for a Laundry Worker

  • Able to read and understand washing instructions
  • Enjoy practical work
  • Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
  • No skin allergies
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently.

Duties & Tasks of a Laundry Worker

Laundry workers may perform the following tasks:

  • Make sure that items are identified with the customer's number or mark
  • Assign barcodes and record items as they arrive
  • Separate items according to colour, fabric and the cleaning treatment required, watching for damage and stains
  • Load and unload washing and drying machines
  • Monitor the computerised washing and drying systems in laundry machines
  • Operate special pressing and ironing machines
  • Fold, count, stack and package items for delivery
  • Maintain hygiene standards and follow hygiene procedures
  • Maintain the machinery.

Working conditions for a Laundry Worker

Laundries are warm, steamy and quite noisy workplaces. Laundry workers may be required to stand for long periods.


Is the information on this page correct? Request update
Related careers

Become a member

Already a member? LoginForgot password?

Join the conversation