Production Assembly (Closer Department)- 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

• Tape-edge close mattresses according to established work instructions using a closing sewing machine. Including closing Hot Melt Bond units, foam-encased pocketed coil units and open coil units that have various specified upholstered layers
• Feeds materials into sewing machine as the sewing machine is moved around mattress. Re-threads sewing machine as needed. Ensures quality standards are maintained.
• Corrects any defective taping on mattresses.
• Lifts or slides finished mattress onto take away conveyor.
• Changes the needle and binding tape for the sewing machine as needed.
• Maintains clean work area and follows proper safety procedures. Sweeps floors as needed.
• Makes any necessary sewing machine adjustments and handles basic maintenance of machine such as lubrication.
• Provide assistance in other areas of mattress building as requested.

Requirements

• Basic ability to read and write English
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in sewing machinery and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Must be 18 years or age
• High School graduate or equivalent GED
• Prior assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.

Job Factors/Work Environments

• A clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials and limited chemical
• Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards.
• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay

$22.00/HR plus a $1 differential when working on second shift.

Schedule

2nd Shift