1st Shift Material Handler & Forklift Operator

Tempur Sealy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & wellness programs

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver for the 1st shift. The role offers an hourly rate of $19.90 and requires standing, lifting up to 50 lb, and readiness for overtime during high demand production seasons.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading mattress foam cores, applying covers, palletizing, and ensuring quality standards. Forklift certification is a plus; HS diploma or GED preferred, manufacturing experience valued.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop and operate machinery.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Overtime and flexible hours during peak production seasons.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and contribute to zero-incident goals.
• Complete tasks per instructions and suggest improvements.
• Load/unload foam cores from processing machines and prepare for shipment.
• Apply covers, palletize or box cores for shipment.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and raise issues when needed.
• Occasionally cover other functions within the team.
• Maintain and clean assigned work area.

Skills

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Basic data entry

PC usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Tempur Sealy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver for the 1st shift. The role offers an hourly rate of $19.90 and requires standing, lifting up to 50 lb, and readiness for overtime during high demand production seasons.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading mattress foam cores, applying covers, palletizing, and ensuring quality standards. Forklift certification is a plus; HS diploma or GED preferred, manufacturing experience valued.