"Sorting, washing, drying, and organizing linens is definitely hard work — but I take a lot of pride in it because I know how much it matters to our guests. There's nothing better than hearing someone compliment how clean their room is or say they slept great because of the cozy, freshly steamed sheets. Moments like that remind me that the small details I focus on really do make a world of difference."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 51-6011
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs,
and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.*

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Maintain equipment
• Brand management
• Clean restrooms
• Dusting
• Mop floors

General Work Activities 

• Mental Processes
  • Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading
  • Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities
• Interacting With Others
  • Direct operational or production activities
• Information Input
  • Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains
  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards
• Work Output
  • Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel
  • Clean production equipment
  • Lubricate production equipment
  • Mix substances to create chemical solutions
  • Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, Images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the Identity of employees and businesses.

Job Statistics

 

 

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Midlands
• Greenville
• Lowcountry
• Upstate
• Pee Dee

Source: SC Works Online Services. Ask an SC Works representative for more information about postings in your area.

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• 360clean
• Fundamental Long Term Care Holdings, LLC
• MasterCorp, Inc.
• PruittHealth
• Crescent Hotels & Resorts

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Related Occupations

• Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
• Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
• Sewing Machine Operators
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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