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 R7 338 to R29 367 per month - 2025.
A Laundry machine operators typically earns between R7 338 and R11 630 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between R7 760 and R12 903 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