Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers

No experience is needed for many cleaning and laundry jobs, but those with prior work experience will increase their chances of landing a job, getting promoted, and possibly earning higher pay. Spotters may take as long as two years to learn their trade completely because they must learn how different chemicals react with different fabrics and dyes. Finishers and dry cleaners can learn to do their jobs skillfully in under a year.

Workers need to be in good health since they are on their feet most of the day and may need to lift heavy bundles. They should enjoy working with their hands and machines and should have good eyesight and manual dexterity. They must also be dependable, fast workers who can follow orders, handle repetitive tasks, and be attentive to detail. Workers who meet with customers should be friendly and have good communication skills.