Receiving/Forklift Driver (CAN) 1

Serta Simmons Bedding; Canada; À distance; CAD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Employee discount

Training & development

Résumé du poste

Serta Simmons Bedding is seeking a Receiving/Forklift Driver to support a busy Vaughan, Ontario plant. You will operate stand-up Crown forklifts and order pickers, load/unload trucks, and ensure materials are recorded and ready where needed.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a Lean manufacturing environment with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up Crown forklift and order picker.
• Ability to read and understand English work instructions and schedules.
• Basic computer skills for receipts and logs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Safety-first mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsabilités

• Safely load and unload trucks using a stand-up Crown forklift and order picker.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and enter receipts into systems.
• Organize and stock raw materials to support plant operations.
• Perform daily forklift safety and maintenance checks and report concerns.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and prep equipment for next shift.
• Collaborate with coworkers and plant leadership to support continuous improvement.

Outils

Stand-up Crown forklift

Order picker

Description du poste

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Title: Receiving/Forklift Driver (CAN) 1

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location: Vaughan, ON, CA, L4H 3V1

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.

Come Join Our Team!

Help keep our plant moving safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you will receive incoming materials, operate stand‑up Crown and order picker forklifts, and make sure materials are accurately recorded, organized, and available where they are needed. This is a great opportunity for a safety‑minded team player who enjoys a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Safely load and unload trucks and move materials throughout the plant using a stand‑up Crown forklift, order picker, and related equipment.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, including quantities and item descriptions, and accurately enter receipts into computer systems and daily logs.
• Organize and stock raw materials to support efficient plant operations.
• Complete daily forklift safety and maintenance checks and promptly report concerns.
• Follow established safety, quality, and efficiency procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and leave equipment ready for the next shift.
• Support continuous improvement and work collaboratively with coworkers, leads, and plant leadership.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience operating a stand‑up Crown forklift and order picker, or the demonstrated ability to do so safely.
• Ability to successfully complete the company’s forklift driving evaluation.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, loading schedules, production tickets, and basic written information in English.
• Basic computer skills for entering receipts and maintaining daily logs.
• Good organization, attention to detail, and hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A safety‑first mindset, initiative, and the ability to adapt in a changing, fast‑paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or working with pneumatic tools.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work in a safety-focused, fast‑paced manufacturing plant committed to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Stand and walk for at least eight hours per shift, with overtime as business needs require.
• Lift and handle product or raw materials weighing up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour; heavy loads must be team‑lifted.
• Maintain a steady work pace that supports the plant’s make‑to‑order production system.
• Work around high noise levels, hot raw materials, fire‑retardant materials, and limited chemicals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, which is provided by the company.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Plant Supervisor or Plant Operations Manager and may also receive day‑to‑day direction from the Department Lead.

Come Dream with Us!

When you join Serta Simmons Bedding, you become part of our 150-year legacy of sleep solutions with endless opportunities to impact our future for centuries to come. Once you’re here, you’ll be part of a winning company that invests and supports our team members’ career journeys. We offer competitive benefits, job training, learning and development, and other employee perks such as our employee discount on all products.

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (with or without reasonable accommodations), status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or political affiliation is strictly prohibited.

SSH Bedding Canada Co. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations please indicate your needs on your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.