Laundry Attendant

Westin Chicago North Shore • Wheeling, IL

105d

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant processes soiled linen and distributes clean linen according to standard operating procedures and supervisor or manager instructions, working safely and without accidents. The role receives and sorts soiled linen, processes it using industrial laundry equipment, inspects the finished product for quality, and stores folded terry and linen in designated areas. The attendant keeps the work area clean and safe and reports equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and damaged linens. The position requires routine, repetitive work, use of approved chemicals, and compliance with hotel safety standards. Schedules vary according to business needs and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with shifts affected by occupancy, events, and seasonal demand.

The posted pay range is $19.00 per hour. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave and/or paid leave, vacation time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts. Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Be able to use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.
• Understand simple instructions.
• Be able to speak a language understood by guests and co-workers.
• Be able to operate industrial laundry equipment.
• Be able to learn simple procedures and techniques.
• Be able to perform routine work or the same task repeatedly.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to add and subtract.
• Have reading skills at least at a minimum level.
• Meet the physical demands described: lift up to 75 pounds of linen for 75% of the shift; push up to 75 pounds for 50% of the shift; pull up to 75 pounds for 20% of the shift; carry up to 50 pounds for 10% of the shift; bend frequently while loading and unloading washers and dryers, sorting linen, and folding.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laundry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous service.
• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.
• Process sorted linen using washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders; inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Place folded terry and linen on designated shelves or in storage areas.
• Maintain the assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Notify a supervisor or manager about malfunctioning equipment, supply needs, or damaged linens.
• Perform other jobs or duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.
• Use only approved chemicals and follow hotel safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including paid holidays, paid sick leave and/or paid leave, and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discounts, including hotel stays, food and beverage, and partner programs.
• Paid leave benefits in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed