Rental Oshibori Laundry Worker
かしおしぼりせんたくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
Rental oshibori laundry workers handle the washing, drying, folding, and packaging of rental oshibori used in restaurants, accommodations, events, etc., and are responsible for quality control to provide them hygienically.
Description
Rental oshibori laundry workers collect used oshibori from restaurants, accommodations, event venues, etc., at the rental company's factory, and perform cleaning, dewatering, and drying using washing machines and dryers. Afterward, they conduct visual checks for color and stains, fold, package, and pack them for shipment. During operations, they must properly handle chemical agents such as detergents and bleach, and comply with hygiene management standards. They cooperate as a team in a wide range of tasks including machine operation, quality inspection, inventory management, and shipping schedule adjustments.
Future Outlook
While there is stable demand due to needs in the food service and lodging industries, there is a possibility of workforce reduction due to factory automation and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Group Leader → Factory Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Detergent and Bleach Handling / Packaging / Visual Inspection / Washing Machine and Dryer Operation
Recommended Skills
Inventory Management / Linen Management / Machine Maintenance / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small stains can affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of transporting heavy laundry and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is important as multiple people proceed through the processes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work involves a lot of routine tasks, with little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work processes are standardized, and creativity is not particularly required. |
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