Operator - Receiver/Fork Lift (USA)

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC • Charlotte, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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®.

This role is part of the Plant Hourly job family and is classified as Non-Exempt within the MFG Hourly function.

Requirements

• Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Prior Experience/Ability to drive a forklift
• 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.
• Basic ability to read and write English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior experience/ability to drive a forklift
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks, operates a standard forklift and related equipment and tools; moving materials throughout the plant.
• Unloads incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment or tools, checks quantities and item descriptions against purchasing order, and enter orders into the computer.
• Organizes and/or stocks raw materials in the work area, follow departmental housekeeping requirements, and leaves the work environment and equipment clean at the end of shift.
• Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures and maintains workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of the forklift.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees