Operator 1 (USA)

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®.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates within one or more area(s) in a continuous flow manufacturing process, executing prescribed, repetitive processes to meet production and quality standards.
• Identifies process disruptions/malfunctions and makes minor adjustments per standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Process Areas: Coiling, Foam Encasement, Assembly, Gluing, Sewing, Borders, Quilting, Closing and Packing
• Follows all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.
• Practices Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Makes sure sufficient quantities of quality products are manufactured per specified standards.
• Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
• Maintains process adherence using meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines.
• Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components and/or electrical/electronic systems to make subassemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairing units or products that have failed to meet requirements.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Demonstrates pride, ownership and accountability for Safety and Quality.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking and ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Effectively solve targeted problems.
• Encourage and own a safe work environment.
• Produce high quality work and services.
• Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes.
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with others.
• Uphold SSB Mission & Core Values

Experience/Education

• Entry-level with little to no experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

Job Factors/Work Environments

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.
• Also 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.

Key Relationships

• Production Manager
• Production Supervisors
• Quality Technicians

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional)

• 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

Job Factors/Work Environments (continued)

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.
• Also 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.