Assembler, Mattress (USA)

About the role

Join Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), a leading global sleep company with a 150-year heritage and iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®, and Tuft & Needle®. We are dedicated to helping people sleep better and live healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mattresses as outlined in established work instructions using a variety of pneumatic tools (e.g., c-ring hog-ring guns, staple guns, hot glue guns).
• Assemble Hot Melt Bond (HMB) units on the HMB machine.
• Apply specified upholstered layers to HMB and open coil units, foam-encased pocketed coil units, and other upholstery layers.
• Perform foam encasing and final mattress assembly.
• Inspect mattress components and finished units for unacceptable flaws or structural defects.

Requirements

• Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations.
• Must be able to lift heavy product or raw materials up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations (team-lifting required for heavy loads).
• Must comprehend and follow work instructions and production tickets.
• Must understand and follow verbal instructions, communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and management, and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Work Environment

• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.
• Exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and supplied by the company.
• Employees must comply with COVID policies established by vendors or customers.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Annual employee contribution to HSA.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Time Off / Vacation.
• 12 company holidays.
• Sick days.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discount programs including friends and family discounts.
• Referral Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or as dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.