Forklift Receiver/Material Handler

Tempur Sealy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for associates to operate forklifts and manage mattress components efficiently. The role requires the ability to lift objects and operate machinery while ensuring workplace safety.

Candidates should be prepared for physical demands including sitting for long periods and lifting to 50 pounds. This is a critical position ensuring the smooth flow of production within the mattress assembly area.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move mattress components to storage racks.
• Push or pull carts of mattress spring units to staging areas.

Job description

SUMMARY

This position mainly operates a forklift to move mattress components from the receiving trailers to the storage racks and to move pallets of mattress encases from the encase department to the mattress assembly area. This position may also be responsible for pushing or pulling wheeled carts of welded mattress spring units to designated staging areas.

These duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with this job. Other duties, as required, may be assigned by the Department Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous sitting while operating forklift.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands and arms while operating forklift.
• Frequent repetitive use of legs while operating forklift.
• Occasional mounting and dismounting the forklift.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of carts and horses to clear pathways for the forklift.
• Occasional walking while assisting the Line Loader.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects (components) up to 50 pounds.

PAY RATE $23.60

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.