Manufacturing - Sewing Operator

Bedgear; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

A leading performance bedding company is seeking a Production Operator for their Rock Hill, SC facility. The role involves essential duties in pillow and mattress assembly, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. This position offers hourly wages between $16.00 and $22.75 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to work mandatory overtime when needed.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions in pillow and mattress assembly.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during production.
• Operate industrial sewing machines and perform maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator - Industrial Sewing Operator

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

Hours Available: Monday – Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

EEO1 Classification: Operatives

Location: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.75 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 1

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all team members. We focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and a growth‑mindset. Surround yourself with others who share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors to reach new heights. We expect success from teammates who embody: HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN.

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that offers innovative bedding for an active lifestyle and well‑being. Our products are engineered with temperature‑neutral performance fabrics, instant cooling, and airflow to regulate body temperature naturally. With a core belief of "One Size Does Not Fit All," we reinvent sleep through interactive in‑store experiences and breathable bedding. We use sustainable practices, reduce waste, and serve athletes and active people worldwide. BEDGEAR is a proud U.S. manufacturer with products sold in over 4,000 retail stores and holds more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents. Learn more at bedgear.com.

Summary

Production Operators perform essential functions in pillow and/or mattress assembly, ensuring safe, professional, and efficient production while adhering to established processes and procedures. Employees may be cross‑trained across multiple functions and must maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all current products and materials.

Essential Functions

• Beater/Bagger – Smooths out fill within pillows, inserts a half core and zips pillow closed, and ensures quality standards before packaging. Requires constant standing and upper body movements.
• Retail Box Maker/Closer – Cleans and erects retail cartons, keeps the conveyor full of empty cartons, and packs products into master cartons. Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Master Carton Maker/Stacker – Verifies shipping labels, erects and tapes master cartons, stacks them, and moves them into a separate location using a hand truck. Requires constant bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pillow Line Prep – Prepares shells, active cores, and pillow bags, performs pillow compliance, stamping, and quality checks. Requires constant standing and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sewer – Uses a single‑needle industrial machine to stitch closed pillows, maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Machine Operator – Safely operates pillow and/or mattress machines and performs daily preventive maintenance. Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mattress Assembler – Orients foam, joins components with adhesive, applies FR socks, sews shut, applies mattress cover, feeds finished mattress into compress/roll machine, removes rolled mattress, boxes, and pallets.
• Utility – Performs general housekeeping and organization, manages mobile trash dumpsters, maintains bearings on roller buggies, recycles materials, communicates trash conditions, and learns to use a bailer for corrugated material.

Additional duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.

MUST HAVE

Ability to prioritize effectively, use sound judgment, recognize opportunities, evoke change, strong follow‑up skills, intrapersonal skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, process orientation, problem‑solving, and thorough understanding of company confidentiality.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; valid IDs for verification.
• English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension).
• Willing to work mandatory overtime when needed.
• Willing and able to submit to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Pass all safety training tests.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Education/Experience/License Requirements

• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience in a factory environment.
• Preferred: Experience operating a forklift or pallet jack.
• Preferred: At least 2 years operating an industrial sewing machine.
• Strong familiarity with sourcing foam, fibers, threads, and boxes is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and processes is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Sensory Requirements

Ability to utilize touch, hearing, and vision. Use of prescription lenses while operating factory machinery is required. Keen hearing necessary to hear surroundings while operating machinery.

Language Skills

English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Knowledge of an additional language is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

Basic arithmetic and algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Sound judgment, adherence to safety procedures, ability to follow directions, ability to follow chain of command, understanding of when to involve others in decision making.

Work Environment

Factory setting, large open area, exposure to heavy machinery and motorized vehicles, extreme temperatures, loud and fast‑paced environment, and occasional stressful situations.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs. (10–15 lb, 16–20 lb, 21–40 lb, 41–50 lb ranges). Frequencies vary from occasional to constant.
• Climb, crawl, reach, push/pull, sit, and drive for various weight ranges. Intensities range from light to heavy and very heavy.
• Move, roll, and press materials; handle, stack, and palletize finished products.

Key

• N – Never
• O – Occasional; 1–33% of time
• F – Frequent; 34–66% of time
• C – Constant; 67–100% of time

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E‑Verify program.