How to hire a dry cleaner

How to hire a dry cleaner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dry cleaner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dry cleaner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dry cleaner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a dry cleaner, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A dry cleaner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dry cleaners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of dry cleaners.

   Type of Dry Cleaner	Description	Hourly rate
   Dry Cleaner	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-19
   Floor Staff	The duties of floor staff depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In restaurants and similar establishments, floor staff is in charge of performing support tasks for the wait staff... Show more	$10-24
   Sanitation Worker	A sanitation worker is employed to carry out valuable community tasks like garbage collection, hauling, and disposal. Sanitation workers take responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of the community... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dry Cleaning
   • Customer Service
   • Dryers
   • Front Desk
   • Delivery Service
   • Customer Orders
   • Extractors
   • Coats
   • Machine Processes
   • Washing Machines
   • Code Numbers
   • Drop Offs
   • Credit Card Transactions
   • Clean Clothes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Wash vests, coats, ties and bowties.
   • Load and unload the extractors and tumblers.
   • Tend to washers, dryers and operate the Hoffman presser.
   • Sort and count articles remove from dryers, fold, wrap, iron and hang them.
   • Execute commercial building following safety awareness to maintain cleanliness and neatness of working area and premises.
   • Clean multiple commercial building using industrialize buffers, scrubbers and/or vacuum equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dry cleaner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A dry cleaner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, dry cleaners' average salary in louisiana is 53% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dry cleaners 40% less than senior-level dry cleaners.
   • Certifications. A dry cleaner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a dry cleaner's salary.

   Average dry cleaner salary

   $15.08hourly

   $31,375 yearly

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   Entry-level dry cleaner salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a dry cleaner job description

   A job description for a dry cleaner role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a dry cleaner job description:

   Dry cleaner job description example

   ***OPEN INTERVIEWS at SHELBY TOWNSHIP LOCATION Mon-Fri 8am to 12pm***
   
   Tide Cleaners in Shelby Township, MI is currently seeking, Full-time & Part-time Pressers/Finishers/Assemblers. Production usually begins around 7:00 am until mid afternoon, 5 days a week including some Saturdays. Reliability is essential. Pressers accurately but efficiently iron and press by hand or by machine steam and vacuum. Expertise and knowledge of fashion trends and how finished garments should look is a plus. The work environment is comfortable with well maintained equipment. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with pay starting between $14-$20 per hour DOE. Responsibilities:
   
   Professionally press & finish different types of clothing and household items
   Have a team oriented mentality and be willing to jump in and help at multiple positions throughout the plant

   Requirements/Responsibilities

   o Have a meticulous eye for detail and make sure items are clean and without wrinkles
   
   o Have a work history of reliability and stability
   
   o Attend Company offered ongoing training and education
   
   o Do general housekeeping of work area to support a benchmark store appearance
   
   o Other duties as assigned
   
   o Be able to press 50 shirts per hour on a double buck shirt machine.
   
   o Be able to press 20 or more pants per hour.
   
   o Follow Company’s protocol for processes and standards
   
   Ø Prior dry cleaning experience as a presser (both shirt machine and pants press) a plus but not required

   Special Instructions

   ***OPEN INTERVIEWS***
   Monday through Friday 7am to 1pm. Shelby Township Location.
   
   Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
   We are making it really easy to apply for this position.
   
   Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team.

   ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right dry cleaner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dry cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit dry cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit dry cleaners, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dry cleaner

   Once you have selected a candidate for the dry cleaner position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new dry cleaner first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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