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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Fixing1
Iron clothing and textiles to remove wrinkles
+Iron the stack of guest shirts, linens, and uniforms on the steam press so all collars and seams are crisp,…
Iron clothing and textiles to remove wrinkles
+Iron the stack of guest shirts, linens, and uniforms on the steam press so all collars and seams are crisp, separate delicates into low-heat batch, note any stains that need rewash, and hang or fold each order by the end of my 2–10 shift.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSO*NETWikipedia
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Coordinate1
Direct other workers to perform loading
+Tell the morning loaders to take the last two carts to Dryer Bay A, stack linens by colour code, start the…
Direct other workers to perform loading
+Tell the morning loaders to take the last two carts to Dryer Bay A, stack linens by colour code, start the heavy duty cycle, and call me if any machine stalls so I can reassign the 10:30 pick-up to Mark before the van leaves.
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Keeping the record2
Sort and count articles after drying
+After the drying run, lay items on the counting table, separate towels, sheets and uniforms, count each pile…
Sort and count articles after drying
+After the drying run, lay items on the counting table, separate towels, sheets and uniforms, count each pile aloud while another worker marks tally, note any missing or damaged items on the batch sheet and alert reception for guest queries.
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Fold, wrap, or hang cleaned articles
+Fold the hotel sheets to standard size, wrap sets with the branded band, hang delicates on labeled hangers…
Fold, wrap, or hang cleaned articles
+Fold the hotel sheets to standard size, wrap sets with the branded band, hang delicates on labeled hangers for guest pickup, place finished bundles on the shelving by room number and update the pickup list for tonight's dispatch.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NET
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Protecting1
Maintain cleanliness of work area
+Sweep and mop the folding area, empty lint traps and wipe machine controls between cycles, remove discarded…
Maintain cleanliness of work area
+Sweep and mop the folding area, empty lint traps and wipe machine controls between cycles, remove discarded tags, put cleaning supplies back in the locked cupboard and sign the cleanliness log before the lunch break.
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The daily work17
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
+Immerse the red silk gown, navy cotton sheets, and the three stained tablecloths in the appropriate bleach…
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
+Immerse the red silk gown, navy cotton sheets, and the three stained tablecloths in the appropriate bleach bath one at a time, confirm fabric compatibility, time each soak to the protocol, and move to neutralizer rinse when the color lift meets the standard.
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 combing cycle on the mink coat, then the gentle dryer and final polishing pass, sanitize the…
Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
+Run the fur combing cycle on the mink coat, then the gentle dryer and final polishing pass, sanitize the feather pillows with steam, and roll and package the hotel towels into tens for delivery to housekeeping.
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.
+Spread Mrs. Alvarez’s shirt, the stained napkins and the courier’s jacket on the prep table, align each stain…
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
+Spread Mrs. Alvarez’s shirt, the stained napkins and the courier’s jacket on the prep table, align each stain over the vacuum head or marble slab, note stain type, and flag items needing pretreat on the workboard.
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 day’s detergent concentrate, bleach and starch according to the chemical sheet, add dyes…
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches
+Measure and mix the day’s detergent concentrate, bleach and starch according to the chemical sheet, add dyes for the blue batch, record volumes and lot numbers, and label the prepared containers before use.
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Turn valves to regulate machine processes
+Walk the machine line and adjust each valve to the prescribed pressure and flow for the current load, check…
Turn valves to regulate machine processes
+Walk the machine line and adjust each valve to the prescribed pressure and flow for the current load, check gauges after each turn, document any deviations, and notify maintenance if a valve sticks.
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Identify articles using hand or machine markers
+Mark each customer garment with the correct hand or machine identifier: ticket the dry-clean jacket, stamp…
Identify articles using hand or machine markers
+Mark each customer garment with the correct hand or machine identifier: ticket the dry-clean jacket, stamp the linen batch number on towels, confirm barcode reads, and reconcile counts with the order sheet before finishing.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSjob descriptions
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Dry clothing and textiles after washing
+Dry the recent wash load of mixed linens and staff uniforms, separate delicate items, set dryer cycles and…
Dry clothing and textiles after washing
+Dry the recent wash load of mixed linens and staff uniforms, separate delicate items, set dryer cycles and temps that match garment care labels, remove promptly at end of cycle to prevent wrinkles, fold and return to shelves within 30 minutes.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSWikipedia
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Plan and enforce safety procedures
+Write and post the updated safety procedure for chemical handling and machine lockout, train the night crew…
Plan and enforce safety procedures
+Write and post the updated safety procedure for chemical handling and machine lockout, train the night crew on Friday, collect signed acknowledgements, and schedule monthly drills to confirm everyone follows the steps exactly.
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Order supplies
+Order two cases of all‑purpose detergent, one pallet of commercial fabric softener sheets, and spare dryer…
Order supplies
+Order two cases of all‑purpose detergent, one pallet of commercial fabric softener sheets, and spare dryer belts, check current stock levels, use last month's usage to set quantities, and request delivery for Wednesday before the weekend rush.
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Oversee the laundry's budget
+Review last quarter's spend on utilities, detergent, and labor, flag variances over 10 percent, propose two…
Oversee the laundry's budget
+Review last quarter's spend on utilities, detergent, and labor, flag variances over 10 percent, propose two cost reductions, and prepare a short budget memo for Friday's meeting with the property manager.
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Ensure the quality standards
+Inspect ten random finished orders from this morning, note any missed stains, shrinkage, or poor folding,…
Ensure the quality standards
+Inspect ten random finished orders from this morning, note any missed stains, shrinkage, or poor folding, correct the issues immediately, log defects and share a one‑page quality brief with the team before the next shift.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSESCO
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Schedule shifts
+Draft next week's shift rota covering Monday to Sunday, ensure two experienced staff on the morning peak,…
Schedule shifts
+Draft next week's shift rota covering Monday to Sunday, ensure two experienced staff on the morning peak, rotate weekend coverage fairly, confirm swaps by Wednesday, and notify everyone of their confirmed shifts.
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Communication principles
+Write a one-page staff memo for the team about clear communication at the laundry: define how to greet…
Communication principles
+Write a one-page staff memo for the team about clear communication at the laundry: define how to greet guests, confirm service details, log special requests, escalate stains or missing items to the supervisor, and include two short example scripts for difficult conversations by Friday morning.
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Follow company standards
+Draft an SOP update that restates our company standards for handling lost items, stain treatment approvals,…
Follow company standards
+Draft an SOP update that restates our company standards for handling lost items, stain treatment approvals, and turnaround times, attach the current checklist, and add a short compliance checklist managers must sign weekly before the next roster is published.
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Maintain relationship with customers
+Compose three short customer messages: a friendly pickup reminder for same-day orders, a polite apology and…
Maintain relationship with customers
+Compose three short customer messages: a friendly pickup reminder for same-day orders, a polite apology and compensation offer for an overdue order, and a template to confirm special-care instructions, so we can copy them into the point-of-sale replies.
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Sales processing
+Prepare tomorrow’s morning sales processing sheet: enter expected route pickups, preload pricing for five…
Sales processing
+Prepare tomorrow’s morning sales processing sheet: enter expected route pickups, preload pricing for five bulk accounts, note a scheduled pickup payment adjustment, and print the shift totals for the counter before 7 AM opening.
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Wash dry fold
+Log the evening wash dry fold totals: 32 small loads, four express rushes, list three customer complaints…
Wash dry fold
+Log the evening wash dry fold totals: 32 small loads, four express rushes, list three customer complaints about shrinkage, and set follow-up inspections for tomorrow's first shift.
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