Receiving Team Member (Forklift)

Tempur Sealy International • Belmont, MS

7d

About The Position

The Receiving Team Member performs warehouse receiving and shipping tasks while maintaining safety, quality, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies. The role follows standard operating procedures and instructions from team leaders or management; prepares materials for inventory by packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage; checks shipments against manifests, invoices, or orders; and moves materials through the warehouse using mobile equipment. The position also communicates operational information, supports and coaches new team members, contributes to teamwork and continuous improvement, and tracks production-related information in written or electronic systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified forklift license or ability to successfully obtain one.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping and receiving labels and perform numerical product counts.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with safety programs in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely, follow company safety standards, protect self and coworkers from hazards, and report potential safety concerns.
• Maintain company quality standards and protect proprietary information and trade secrets.
• Complete assigned tasks according to standard operating procedures or instructions from team leaders or management.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to materials for inventory using relevant tools and devices.
• Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Read and interpret shipping and receiving labels and count products accurately.
• Move materials through the warehouse using mobile equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Communicate important information to management, team leaders, and coworkers by phone, in writing, by email, or in person.
• Coach, mentor, and provide instructional support to newly hired or newly positioned team members.
• Promote teamwork through honesty, mutual respect, and trust.
• Track production-related information in written or electronic form as required by specific processes.
• Suggest process improvements related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings.
• Follow all company policies that are conditions of employment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, and other wellness programs.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Generous employee purchase discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED