Description
Presser
About the Company
Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels. Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 135 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment.
About the role
As a Uniform Presser, you will start early at 5am and finish early at 1pm, you will come in and sort the uniforms and then load the washers and after that condition the uniforms in the dryers ready for pressing. You will press all the staff uniforms as per Marriott standards and send them to the uniform room for distribution. You will have sole control of the laundry until our washerman starts at 6.30am, this is an autonomous role and you will have control of the pressing each day. We are a 7-day-a- week operation, and as such this is a shared role. You will press 4 days a week with one day on the laundry floor doing general attendant duties. It is not a position where you will be lifting heavy weights but it will suit someone who likes to stay busy, has an eye for detail, works well with others but also likes to take control of their position.
Critical responsibilities:
* Ensure correct usage of all equipment
* Learn the machines you work with and report faults when they occur
* Comply with and demonstrate awareness of Workplace Health and Safety policies, learn how to handle chemicals safely
* Washing, drying, pressing and folding clean linen from rooms and outlets
* Operate and monitor washing and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps.
* Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash, or discard.
* Inspect cleanliness of articles removed from the washer, dryer, and place in clean linen carts.
* Set dryers to designated times and temperatures based on fabrics contained in load.
* Remove lint and debris from dryer filters after each load.
* Hang and fold clean articles into designated size and department.
* Maintain accurate records of items laundered.
Successful candidate will have:
* Friendly personality and positive attitude
* Good communications skills – ability to develop rapport within a short time frame
* To be able to work in a team environment and also take control of the pressing and be in control of that position
* Be able to work the fixed hours required for the position
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.