Dry Cleaning Utility Presser

Position Description

Full Time with a Flexible schedule/ Competitive pay based on experience.

Position Title: Utility Presser

Department: Cleaners

General Position Summary

Mt Hood Cleaning is seeking an experienced Dry Cleaning Presser to work in a busy processing plant. Previous experience is perferred, but not required. We will train the right candidate!

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Prepare cleaned garments for pressing and ironing.
• Responsible for identifying and marking garments for repairs and stains.
• Presses and irons garments according to company productivity and quality standards and customer specifications.
• Identifies stained pieces of clothing that need to be re-cleaned.
• Operates machinery according to company specifications and safety rules. Visually identifies piece specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Hangs pressed garments on wire hanger; places piece hooks on completed items for piece rate pay.
• Places hung garments on the racks for assembly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by general manager and other management.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous machinery operation experience.
• 1-3 Years' experience as a Presser in a dry cleaning environment, preferred.
• Ability to manually operate various machinery including utility steam presser, double cuff presser, hand iron. "Susie"
• Ability to visually identify company's color coded tags for pressing and ironing specifications.
• Ability to lift, reach and grab garments and other materials as needed.
• Ability to work standing for 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to withstand heat and high temperatures that could reach 90 to 100 degrees dues to machinery and plant conditions.

Preferred Skills (not required)

• Interest in learning multiple departments within production. (i.e. Shirt pressing, pants Pressing, wash and fold, dry cleaning, finishing)

Work Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may require the employee to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee might differ from those outlined in the above job description and, other duties as assigned, might be part of the role. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment overriding at-will employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We stay current with CDC Covid-19 guidelines and update our policies accordingly. Vaccinations are not a requirement of employment.

Experience:

• Dry Cleaning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23