Receiving Team Member (Forklift)

Tempur Sealy International • Belmont, MS

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About The Position

Tempur Sealy is seeking a Receiving Team Member to perform warehouse receiving and related tasks safely and in accordance with company safety and quality standards. The role involves protecting confidential proprietary information, following standard operating procedures and management instructions, and communicating relevant information to management, team leaders, and coworkers.

The team member prepares materials for inventory by packing, sealing, labeling, and applying postage; checks incoming and outgoing shipments against manifests, invoices, or orders; and moves materials through the warehouse using mobile equipment. The position also includes recording production information, supporting and coaching new or reassigned team members, contributing to teamwork and continuous improvement, and following all company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified forklift license or ability to successfully obtain a license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely in compliance with company safety standards, protect coworkers and self from hazards, and report potential safety concerns.
• Maintain company quality standards and protect confidential proprietary information and trade secrets.
• Perform 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 hand tools, power tools, postage meters, and electronic inventory control devices.
• Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Read and interpret shipping and receiving labels and perform numerical product counts.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse using mobile equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Communicate necessary information to management, team leaders, and coworkers by phone, in writing, 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.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain production-related information in written or electronic form as required by 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED