Laundry Machine Operators

Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry-cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments. Tasks include - (a) sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required; (b) placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas; (c) checking and removing stains from garments, replacing buttons and making minor repairs; (d) loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors; (e) adding cleaning agents and starches to articles; (f) smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines; (g) stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles; (h) placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection; (i) packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dry-cleaning machine operator - Laundry machine operator - Pressing machine operator (laundry) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Hand launderer - 9121 - Hand presser - 9121.