Laundry Worker, Wheeling Island Casino

Overview

Delaware North Gaming is hiring full-time and part-time Laundry Workers to join our team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. As a Laundry Worker, you will be responsible for operating large commercial washers and dryers according to safety standards and will be engaged with collaborative team members around you.

Additional Details

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

Unit Description

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a Delaware North-owned-and-operated regional gaming destination featuring 1,300 electronic gaming machines, 22 table games, live greyhound racing, and simulcast wagering. Wheeling Island also features a 151-room hotel, many dining options, and a 1,000-seat showroom.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Office Coordinator or the Laundry Supervisor regarding Housemen's needs for linens 
• Operate and tend the machines, including washing and drying articles, such as sheets, draperies, linens, and carpets, ensuring the correct volume of detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives are used as needed
• Sort, count, and put away articles removed from dryers, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the laundry closet
• Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment
• Iron or press articles, fabrics, banquet linens, napkins, spa linens using hand irons or pressing machines
• Record all loads washed and dried to calculate productivity, including loss of linens due to stains, tears, and wear

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced environments, using effective communication skills with guests and team members
• Basic math skills
• Laundry worker experience in a hotel or other high-volume location is beneficial
• No experience or diploma required

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to varying temperatures, depending on the weather and how many machines are in operation at any given time
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, and lifting during shifts