There are many different kinds of jobs here at First Klass Cleaners. Counter clerks receive soiled clothing from customers, give them receipts, and collect money when customers pick up the cleaned clothing.

Markers tag or mark the soiled clothing so that it can be returned to the right customer. They are responsible for removing loose buttons and articles left in pockets. Dry cleaners sort the clothing according to its color and fabric type. They weigh the clothing and operate the cleaning machines.

When the clothing is finished, they dry it in a tumbler or in a hot air cabinet. Spotters remove stubborn stains by using chemicals, brushes, sponges, and other equipment. They may do this either before or after items are dry cleaned.

Finishers place some of the clean clothing in steam tunnels to remove wrinkles. They press other clothing by using special steam irons and presses. Inspectors check the finished clothing and decide whether it needs recleaning or refinishing. If necessary they send it to a mender for hand or machine sewing.

Assemblers sort the clothing by matching it to the invoices. They put the clothing and invoices together so that the items can be returned to the proper customer. Finally, baggers place bags over the clothing and attach the invoices. Sometimes one person does more than one of these jobs.