Laundry machine operators

Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and drycleaning establishments.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Laundry machine operators earn a salary between Ksh17,064 and Ksh83,653 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Laundry machine operators ranges from Ksh17,064 to Ksh37,541.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between Ksh22,810 and Ksh56,303 per month.

Job Responsibilities

  • Sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
  • Placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
  • Checking and removing stains from garments, replacing buttons and making minor repairs
  • Loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors
  • Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles
  • Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
  • Stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
  • Placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
  • Packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch

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