Laundry worker
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
A job that cleans and dries clothing and fabric products up to finishing. Requires machine operation and judgment of cleaning methods based on materials.
Description
Laundry workers handle cleaning, drying, inspection, and finishing (folding, packaging) of clothing and fabric products in factories or stores. In addition to machine operation, they need skills such as selecting detergents and solvents according to the type of dirt and fabric material, and stain removal. They process large quantities of laundry efficiently while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the expansion of housekeeping services from aging population and increasing dual-income households. On the other hand, as labor-saving equipment and automation technologies are introduced, improvements in machine operation and quality control skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Delivery duties / Factory work / Part-time/AL OK / Shift work
Career Path
On-site worker → Team leader → Store manager → Factory manager → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Knowledge of clothing materials / Knowledge of detergents and solvents / Machine operation (washing machine, dryer) / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Ironing and pressing skills / Machine maintenance (basic) / Stain removal techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to judge the optimal cleaning method according to the fabric material and dirt. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to handling large amounts of laundry. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Procedures are fixed, so little creativity is needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No complex numerical analysis is performed. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning technician
Aliases
- Cleaning worker
- Laundry worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning worker
- Ironing worker
- Pressing worker