Laundry machine operators

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

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Laundry machine operators - from Ksh24,753 to Ksh165,982 per month - 2025.
A Laundry machine operators typically earns between Ksh24,753 and Ksh72,258 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh24,904 and Ksh91,895 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

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