Lead Dry Cleaning Technician

Are you an experienced dry cleaner looking for a promotion that recognizes your talent and leadership? As our Lead Dry Cleaning Technician, you will be more than just a dry cleaner—you’ll be a trusted leader who oversees production processes and mentors team members. We’re investing in top‑tier people who want better opportunities.

• Advanced Dry Cleaning & Spotting
  • Leverage your expertise in dry/wet cleaning plus leather, suede, fur, and specialty garment care.
  • Perform spotting and finishing with an advanced eye for quality.
• Oversee day-to-day production workflows, ensuring timely processing and consistent quality.
• Collaborate with the team to set priorities and meet production goals.
• Quality Control & Inspection
  • Help conduct inspections before and after cleaning, identifying stains or repair needs.
  • Develop and uphold quality assurance standards, training staff on best practices.
• Apprenticeship Under a Seasoned Expert
  • Work closely with our Dry Cleaning Supervisor (20+ years’ experience, DLI CPD-certified) to hone advanced techniques.
  • Expand your skill set in bridal gown preservation, specialty garment care, and leading‑edge cleaning methods.
• Coach junior staff on pressing, spotting, and cleaning fundamentals.
• Foster a collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing elevates the entire team.
• Process Improvement & Innovation
  • Contribute ideas for new technologies, process refinements, and customer service enhancements.
  • Help implement production performance tracking, ensuring all garments are scanned and documented efficiently.
  • Participate in production process optimization for our rapidly growing business.

• Prior Dry Cleaning Experience (Must‑Hold):
  You’ve spent time on the line, perfected your spotting/cleaning craft, and tackled challenging fabrics (leather, suede, fur).
• Passion for Quality: A keen eye for detail; you never let a stain or imperfection go unnoticed.
• Desire to Grow & Teach:
  Excited to apprentice under an industry veteran while also mentoring newer team members.
• Certification‑Ready or Willing to Certify:
  Already holding any DLI CPD or CPW credential is a plus; if not, we’ll support you in obtaining them (and reward you with an hourly pay increase).

• Competitive Pay & Certification Bonuses:
  Earn up to $25/hour plus an extra $1/hour per DLI certification (CPD & CPW).
• Sign‑On Bonus:
  Potential to earn a total of $1,600 over your first year—rewarding your commitment to our team for qualified applicants.
• Professional Development:
  Apprentice under a 20+ year DLI CPD Dry Cleaning Supervisor.
• Leadership Opportunity:
  Shape the production floor, influence quality standards, and become a go‑to leader in a growing operation.
• Collaborative Culture:
  We value each team member’s input and celebrate successes together. Flexible hours so you can enjoy life and not be required to work 10‑20 hours of OT per week. Have fun working with the top cleaning team in the Valley. Feel supported, heard, appreciated and respected for being an expert at your craft. Plus PTO.
• Appleton Clinic Benefit:
  Supplemental benefit for employees and their dependents. Unlimited doctor visits, well‑woman exams, EKG monitoring, over 250+ free generic medications, and basic lab work.
• Other Benefits:
  Free Basic & Accidental Life Insurance if you work 30+ hours/wk, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Employee Discounts:
  Enjoy discounts on our services.

Compensation: $18.50 – $25.00 per hour

For 44 years, Clothesline Cleaners has been serving the Boise and Meridian communities’ dry‑cleaning, laundry, and clothing maintenance needs with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, cutting‑edge technology, and top‑notch service. To stay on top of current and upcoming fashions and fabrics, our staff of professionals continue with ongoing education provided by the Dry cleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI).

We offer the following dry‑cleaning services:

• Traditional dry‑cleaning of shirts, blouses, dresses and suits
• Leather and suede care and cleaning
• Wedding gown cleaning and preservation
• Alterations & Tailoring
• Wash, press, starch of executive shirts/blouses
• Cleaning and pressing of household items such as sheets, bedding, table clothes, pillow cleaning and pillow restoration
• Commercial dry‑cleaning and laundry services
• Military uniform cleaning
• Basic laundry cleaning (wash, dry fold)
• Area rug cleaning
• Cashmere, silk, wool, polyurethane, nylon, polypropylene, rayon, acrylics and more specialized cleaning

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