Production Assembly - 1st Shift

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC•Cullman, AL

47d•$19

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in Serta Simmons Bedding! We’re always looking for great talent. If you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, please complete the application and submit your resume. If you were referred by a friend or family member currently employed at Serta Simmons Bedding, be sure to select “Referral” and include their name in your application.Compensation: $19.00/HR Dare To Dream! At Serta Simmons Bedding, we dare to dream and work differently. We’re proud to be one of the largest bedding manufacturers in North America and lead the way with our iconic brands - Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®. When you join our company, you become part of winning team that is excited and committed to helping our customers get a good night’s sleep. Fueled by care for our people and their safety, we provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, and employee perks, and most importantly, the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Requirements

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.  Production within the range specified for the position is required to maintain integrity of make-to-order system.
Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions 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.
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.

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).  This includes the assembly of Hot Melt Bond (HMB) units on the HMB machine; application of various, specified upholstered layers to HMB and open coil units; foam-encased pocketed coil units; application of specified upholstery layers; foam encasing and final mattress assembly.
Inspects mattress components and finished units for unacceptable flaws or structural defects.