What it pays
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Half of all Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in the U.S. earn more than $34,890 a year — the middle 80% land between $27,440 and $43,190. About 198,040 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$34,890typical pay / year
198,040people in this work
$43,190+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move1
Direct other workers to perform loading
+Assign Luis and Priya to the 9–11am loading shift, explain loading order by garment type and weight capacity,…
Direct other workers to perform loading
+Assign Luis and Priya to the 9–11am loading shift, explain loading order by garment type and weight capacity, confirm safety procedures for heavy loads, and check back at 10:30am to reallocate staff if backlog appears.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Keeping the record2
Sort and count articles after drying
+Count and separate the twenty-seven mixed garments from dryer three into linens, delicates, and bulk items,…
Sort and count articles after drying
+Count and separate the twenty-seven mixed garments from dryer three into linens, delicates, and bulk items, record quantities and any damage on the manifest, and place each sorted bundle on the designated trolley for finishing.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Fold, wrap, or hang cleaned articles
+Fold and package the cleaned shirts, trousers, and delicates by customer name, wrap fragile items in tissue,…
Fold, wrap, or hang cleaned articles
+Fold and package the cleaned shirts, trousers, and delicates by customer name, wrap fragile items in tissue, hang jackets and suits on hangers with plastic covers, label each bundle, and place them on the ready shelf for tonight's 6pm pickups.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NET
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Protecting1
Maintain cleanliness of work area
+Schedule a midday deep-clean: clear lint from all vents, sweep and mop the folding area, empty bins, sanitize…
Maintain cleanliness of work area
+Schedule a midday deep-clean: clear lint from all vents, sweep and mop the folding area, empty bins, sanitize counters and presses, and note completed tasks so the evening crew finds the workspace safe and tidy.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Learning1
Iron clothing and textiles to remove wrinkles
+Press each shirt, blouse, and linen to company standard so collars, cuffs, and seams are crisp, steam…
Iron clothing and textiles to remove wrinkles
+Press each shirt, blouse, and linen to company standard so collars, cuffs, and seams are crisp, steam delicate fabrics gently, inspect for any remaining spots, then attach the garment ticket and place items on the finished rack for the 5pm collection run.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NETWikipedia
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The daily work17
Dry clothing and textiles after washing
+Dry and finish the load of mixed garments and linens from the 10:30 wash so shirts, suits and delicates reach…
Dry clothing and textiles after washing
+Dry and finish the load of mixed garments and linens from the 10:30 wash so shirts, suits and delicates reach manufacturer drying temps and go to pressing within 60 minutes — flag any items that shrink or smell and set aside for customer call.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSWikipedia
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Plan and enforce safety procedures
+Write and publish a two-page safety brief for staff about solvent handling, machine lockout and emergency…
Plan and enforce safety procedures
+Write and publish a two-page safety brief for staff about solvent handling, machine lockout and emergency ventilation checks, distribute it to everyone on Friday, and run a signed acknowledgement round before the Monday shift change.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Order supplies
+Order the next two weeks of core supplies — drycleaning solvent, starch, absorbent pads and size 50 garment…
Order supplies
+Order the next two weeks of core supplies — drycleaning solvent, starch, absorbent pads and size 50 garment bags — for delivery next Wednesday, prioritise the solvent and include quantities used per week from last month.
The tools that do the workCentsESCO
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Oversee the laundry's budget
+Prepare this month's laundry budget review showing actual spend vs forecast on utilities, solvent, pressing…
Oversee the laundry's budget
+Prepare this month's laundry budget review showing actual spend vs forecast on utilities, solvent, pressing and labour, highlight any line over 10 percent and suggest two cost actions for the owner before Thursday's meeting.
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Ensure the quality standards
+Inspect a random sample of 30 finished orders from today for stain removal, pressing quality and correct…
Ensure the quality standards
+Inspect a random sample of 30 finished orders from today for stain removal, pressing quality and correct tagging, record any defects with photo and customer name, and issue rework instructions to staff before the evening shift.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSESCO
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Schedule shifts
+Build the staffing rota for the next four weeks covering morning and evening shifts, ensure legal break…
Schedule shifts
+Build the staffing rota for the next four weeks covering morning and evening shifts, ensure legal break coverage, swap in Anna for Tom on Saturdays, and circulate the confirmed schedule to the team by Friday noon.
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Communication principles
+Draft a one-page memo for staff outlining how to greet customers, confirm garment details, handle complaints…
Communication principles
+Draft a one-page memo for staff outlining how to greet customers, confirm garment details, handle complaints calmly, and record follow-up actions after each interaction; circulate it to Maria and the morning team before Tuesday morning briefings.
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Follow company standards
+Update the shop operations checklist to reflect the new stain-handling, pressing, and tagging standards,…
Follow company standards
+Update the shop operations checklist to reflect the new stain-handling, pressing, and tagging standards, attach the latest quality checklist, and send it to Tony and all shift leads with a firm start date next Monday.
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Maintain relationship with customers
+Write and schedule a short customer email to regulars thanking them for their business, reminding them of…
Maintain relationship with customers
+Write and schedule a short customer email to regulars thanking them for their business, reminding them of pickup times, offering a 10 percent loyalty discount next week, and ask them to reply if any garment issues need attention.
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Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
+Immerse the stained silk dresses and polyester blouses in the specified bleaching baths for the…
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
+Immerse the stained silk dresses and polyester blouses in the specified bleaching baths for the manufacturers' recommended time, agitate gently, monitor color lift every five minutes, neutralize and rinse before hanging to prevent fiber damage.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NET
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Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
+Run the fur comb-and-dry cycle for the mink coat, then steam-press the quilted blanket, sterilize and fluff…
Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
+Run the fur comb-and-dry cycle for the mink coat, then steam-press the quilted blanket, sterilize and fluff the feather pillows, and roll and polybag the stack of towels for pickup, checking each item's finish against quality standards.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSO*NET
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Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
+Lay the soiled shirts and tablecloths flat on the worktables, stretch stained areas over the vacuum heads and…
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
+Lay the soiled shirts and tablecloths flat on the worktables, stretch stained areas over the vacuum heads and marble spotting slab, pre-treat with solvent where needed, and note stubborn stains for second-pass treatment.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NET
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Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches
+Measure and mix the detergent, bleach, dye and starch batches to the recipe for the day's loads, add…
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches
+Measure and mix the detergent, bleach, dye and starch batches to the recipe for the day's loads, add according to machine feed schedules, log quantities and chemical lot numbers, and store leftovers with hazard labeling.
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Turn valves to regulate machine processes
+Set and turn the process valves to start the cleaning, rinsing and drying cycles for the wool and cotton…
Turn valves to regulate machine processes
+Set and turn the process valves to start the cleaning, rinsing and drying cycles for the wool and cotton loads, verify pressure and temperature readings, adjust flows if readings drift, and record any anomalies in the shift log.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptions
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Identify articles using hand or machine markers
+Identify each garment by hand-tagging and scanning the machine-applied barcode tags, verify customer name and…
Identify articles using hand or machine markers
+Identify each garment by hand-tagging and scanning the machine-applied barcode tags, verify customer name and service instructions, correct any mismatched tags, and reconcile the batch against the day's pickup manifest.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSjob descriptions
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Sales processing
+Close out today’s sales processing: reconcile cash and card totals for the noon to 6 PM shift, list voids and…
Sales processing
+Close out today’s sales processing: reconcile cash and card totals for the noon to 6 PM shift, list voids and discounts, note any customer complaints, and save the register summary in the daily sales log before I leave at 6:15 PM.
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Wash dry fold
+Update today's wash dry fold record: add 27 customer bags from 9am shift, note five stain treatments, record…
Wash dry fold
+Update today's wash dry fold record: add 27 customer bags from 9am shift, note five stain treatments, record pickup due Friday, and flag the three loyalty accounts for discount before closing reports.
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