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How to hire a laundry sorter

Laundry sorter hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring laundry sorters in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a laundry sorter is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new laundry sorter to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a laundry sorter, step by step

To hire a laundry sorter, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a laundry sorter:

Here's a step-by-step laundry sorter hiring guide:

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

    Before you start hiring a laundry sorter, 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.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    Hiring the perfect laundry sorter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    This list presents laundry sorter salaries for various positions.

    Type of Laundry SorterDescriptionHourly rate
    Laundry Sorter$9-15
    SpotterA spotter ensures a job is done in the safest possible manner to avoid injury. They monitor work in dangerous environments, such as near power lines... Show more$13-29
    SorterA sorter is responsible for categorizing items after the production process. Sorters duties include utilizing factory equipment to sort products efficiently, monitor and exclude defective items, maintain a clean and organized production area, assist in loading and unloading items, perform repairs on malfunctioning equipment, and examine inventories requesting necessary supplies, and adhering to the safety protocols and regulatory procedures... Show more$11-18
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Laundry Room
    • Dryers
    • Sort Laundry
    • Extractors
    • Customer Service
    • Clean Linen
    • Washing Machines
    Responsibilities:
    • Operate power hoist to load and unload washing machines and extractors.
    • Process laundered clothing into industrial dryers and sort by size for packaging and shipping.
    • Communicate with residents on a daily basis and build relationships and foster caring and compassion in day-to-day tasks
    • Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your laundry sorter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A laundry sorter salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, laundry sorters' average salary in mississippi is 44% less than in north dakota.
    • Seniority. Entry-level laundry sorters earn 41% less than senior-level laundry sorters.
    • Certifications. A laundry sorter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a laundry sorter's salary.

    Average laundry sorter salary

    $12.20hourly

    $25,380 yearly

    Entry-level laundry sorter salary
    $19,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 30, 2026

    Average laundry sorter salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$31,012$15
    2Washington$29,473$14
    3Wisconsin$29,206$14
    4Iowa$28,231$14
    5Illinois$27,766$13
    6Colorado$27,472$13
    7Oregon$26,699$13
    8Pennsylvania$26,436$13
    9Wyoming$25,173$12
    10Missouri$24,726$12
    11Texas$24,648$12
    12Nevada$24,300$12
    13Ohio$23,581$11
    14Kansas$22,934$11
    15North Carolina$22,728$11
    16South Carolina$22,396$11
    17Florida$21,782$10
    18Tennessee$19,881$10

    Average laundry sorter salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Rosemont College$36,475$17.54
    2Hyatt Hotels$31,699$15.2413
    3Nebraska Methodist Health System$29,944$14.40
    4Prime Healthcare$29,367$14.12
    5Northern Quest Resort & Casino$29,107$13.99
    6Trinity Health$28,724$13.813
    7del Lago Resort & Casino$28,537$13.72
    8Marriott International$28,330$13.6213
    9Mission Regional Medical Center$28,275$13.59
    10Sweden Valley Manor$28,017$13.47
    11Five Star Senior Living$27,987$13.46
    12Park Hotels & Resorts$27,786$13.36
    13Grand Sierra Resort$27,614$13.281
    14ManpowerGroup$27,378$13.162
    15Avera Health$27,315$13.134
    16OSI Group$27,260$13.11
    17Remedy Intelligent Staffing$27,131$13.04
    18PeopleReady$26,995$12.986
    19Baxter Regional Medical Center$26,973$12.97
    20MGM Resorts International$26,662$12.82
  4. Writing a laundry sorter job description

    A good laundry sorter job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a laundry sorter job description:

    Laundry sorter job description example

    Starting Pay Rate: $13.50/HR Paid Weekly

    Attendance Bonus - $600.00 Paid out over 90 days.

    Job Summary:

    The primary purpose of this position is to sort returned, soiled linen into appropriate classifications in preparation for washing.

    Duties & Essential Job Functions

    1. Open customer returned soil bags (bags weigh ~45 lbs.), discard plastic, spread product out to allow for visibility on soil belt. Pre‐sort classifications as required. Production standard are 45 bags or 2000 lbs. opened per hour for each operator.

    2. Operators located on the work platform float between multiple positions moving up and down the belt sorting into the appropriate bins or slots.

    3. Move empty carts to appropriate area for cleaning and reuse.

    Other Functions and Responsibilities

    1. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

    Decisions the incumbent must seek approval for prior to execution

    1. Anything unusual or outside of normal operations

    Decisions the incumbent may decide and execute without prior approval

    1. If an attendant sees something in the soil bag other than regular items, they must dispose of it appropriately.

    2. Call maintenance for repair of equipment if something is not working correctly.

    3. Tag broken carts for maintenance to repair

    Qualifications

    Required Licenses / Certificates

    Physical Requirements / Work Environment

    Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific activities

    Activity

    Frequency

    Hours

    Continuous

    Intermittent

    <1

    1‐4

    4‐8

    8+

    Sitting

    Walking

    Bending

    Standing

    Climbing

    Kneeling

    Twisting

    Lifting

    0 to 10 lbs

    10 – 50 lbs

    50 – 100 lbs

    Over 100 lbs

    X

    Pulling / Pushing Force

    0 to 5 lbs

    5 – 10 lbs

    10 – 20 lbs

    Over 20 lbs

    Hand Manipulation (check those that apply)

    Simple Grasping

    Right Hand

    Left Hand

    Power Grasping

    Right Hand

    Left Hand

    Pushing / Pulling

    Right Hand

    Left Hand

    Fine Manipulation

    Right Hand

    Left Hand

    Other Physical Requirements

    Check if applies

    Frequency / Description

    Requires reaching above shoulders

    Requires reaching at or below shoulders

    Picking up bags from inside bins and placing them on table where they proceed to break bags

    open

    Requires use of feet to operate foot controls

    Special visual or auditory

    requirements

    Work Environment

    The employee works near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; and outside in weather conditions

    Employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles

    Employee will be working in non‐conditioned facility which may entail extreme heat in summer and extreme cold in winter

    Blood / Fluid Exposure Risk (check the correct category

    Category 1

    Tasks involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue

    Category 2

    Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks

    Category 3

    Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

  5. Post your job

    To find laundry sorters for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any laundry sorters they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level laundry sorters with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your laundry sorter job on Zippia to find and recruit laundry sorter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit laundry sorters, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    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 laundry sorter

    Once you've found the laundry sorter candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new laundry sorter. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  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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How much does it cost to hire a laundry sorter?

Recruiting laundry sorters involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

The median annual salary for laundry sorters is $25,380 in the US. However, the cost of laundry sorter hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a laundry sorter for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $9 and $15 an hour.

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