Laundry Attendant - FT

Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port•Fort Lauderdale, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant assures the efficient retrieval, processing, and distribution of laundry to provide services to hotel guests. The role includes sorting, processing, folding, and distributing laundry; maintaining machinery and work areas; and following hotel safety, security, and chemical-use procedures. The hotel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so operational demands may vary shift days, starting times, and weekly hours.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
No previous experience is required.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend frequently while loading and unloading washers and dryers, sorting linen, and folding.
Ability to move continuously throughout the department and stand for the entire shift.
Ability to perform frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Responsibilities

Sort stained or damaged items and determine whether they should be rewashed or discarded; maintain an inventory of discarded items.
Operate ironing and folder machines according to specifications while processing cleaned articles.
Fold cleaned articles, stack them in designated amounts by type and size, and place stacks in specified distribution areas.
Remove lint and debris from dryer filters according to departmental procedures.
Use cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
Check the working condition and cleanliness of laundry machinery.
Monitor chemical and water usage to maximize consumption.
Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
Restock work areas for the next shift as assigned.
Turn in lost-and-found items and guest room keys.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and follow safety and security rules.
Know department fire-prevention and emergency procedures, and use protective equipment.
Report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage or loss to management.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with team member handbook standards.
Perform related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.
Assist other Housekeeping Personnel when needed.