Forklift Operator- Loader/Shipper - 2nd Shift

About the role

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Shipping Department.
• Follows load schedules and ensures a smooth workflow.
• Co-ordinates the staging area.
• Organizes special packaging.
• Loads trucks.
• Performs various operations in the department as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules and production tickets.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions; communicate with coworkers and management clearly and respectfully; and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced team environment.

Competencies

• Customer Focused
• Process Oriented
• Adapts to Change
• Foster and drive continuous improvement
• Team Player

Pay

Hourly wage starting at $23.00/hour

Schedule

2nd Shift Hours - 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM plus overtime

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• 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
• Paid time off (PTO)

Job Factors/Work Environments

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.
• 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 to meet customer demand.
• Heavy loads must be team-lifted.
• A work pace that maintains integrity of make-to-order system is required.
• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.
• Work environment includes a clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company.

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Company Policies

• Abides by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
• Provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.