Laundry Pressers at Swift Drycleaning Limited

Job Description

• Operate pressing machines, which include both hydraulic and steam devices, to remove wrinkles from pants, shirts, coats, gowns and a variety of other articles to shape them appropriately
• Remove a finished article of clothing from the pressing machine and hang properly to allow article to cool and retain its shape
• Package finished coats and dresses, and tag according to company guidelines so that they are ready for customer pick up
• Use hand iron to finish off certain pieces that need a final touch to remove any discrepancies in the fabric
• Position finished materials on the overhead system and retrieve items when a customer comes to pick up something
• Clean pressing machines at the end of every shift, using company-provided lubricants and cleaning solutions to ensure they are ready for the next day
• Apply finishing touches to certain pieces of clothing depending on the material, such as placing velvet items under the hot head press
• Smooth out clothes by moistening them with a light application of water before pressing