Laundry Worker
せんたくしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A service occupation that washes clothes and linens using machines or by hand, and performs drying and finishing.
Description
Laundry workers wash clothes and linens using appropriate detergents and temperatures with machines or by hand, perform stain removal and color fading prevention, and finish them using dryers and irons. The work is performed in cleaning shops or factories, including sorting by clothing type, post-washing inspection, packaging, and delivery preparation. Physical strength is required to transport heavy baskets, and careful work and teamwork are essential for customer satisfaction.
Future Outlook
Although demand is tending to be flat due to population decline and labor shortages, the introduction of labor-saving and automation equipment is advancing, so workers with machine operation and efficiency improvement skills will be in demand.
Personality Traits
Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Factory Employment / Full-time Employee / Part-time Worker / Shift Work
Career Path
Laundry Staff → Senior Laundry Staff → Line Leader → Factory Manager → Cleaning Store Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation (Washing Machine/Dryer) / Paper Handling Technique / Stain Removal Technique
Recommended Skills
High-Pressure Washer Operation / Inventory Management / Iron Finishing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as stain removal and color fading prevention is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for carrying heavy laundry items and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work centers on procedure-based tasks rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, and adherence to procedures is more important than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Measuring and time management are basic, and advanced mathematical skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Dry Cleaner
Related Jobs
- Dry Cleaner
- Finishing Worker
- Laundry Finisher