Laundry Attendant - The Ritz-Carlton
About The Position
The Laundry Attendant processes soiled linen and distributes clean linen in accordance with standard operating procedures and management assignments, while working safely and without accidents. The role supports The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s hospitality standards by ensuring linens and garments are clean, inspected, and ready for guest room floors and team use. Responsibilities include sorting and processing linen using laundry equipment, inspecting finished products and removing damaged or substandard items from guest inventory, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and preparing linen carts for delivery. The position involves continuous movement and standing throughout the shift in a laundry environment with excessive heat and humidity.
Requirements
- No formal education is needed.
- Excellent vision is necessary, with emphasis on cleanliness standards and quality control.
- Minimal hearing is necessary for one-to-one communication; accommodations may be provided.
- Minimal speech communication skills are required for one-to-one communication; accommodations may be provided.
- Minimal literacy is required.
- Able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of linen and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Able to bend frequently while loading and unloading washers and dryers, sorting linen, and folding; kneeling is not required.
- Able to move continuously throughout the department and stand continuously for the full shift.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laundry experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers, following safety practices.
- Process sorted linen using washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folders; inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Follow hazardous chemical procedures and ensure bloodied linen does not return to supplies.
- Regularly inspect linen for tears, holes, or substandard conditions and remove it from guest inventory.
- Keep the assigned work area clean and safe.
- Empty lint traps after each load to protect equipment and building safety.
- Notify the supervisor about malfunctioning equipment, needed supplies, and damaged linens.
- Stock and prepare linen carts for delivery to guest room floors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
