Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Tempur Sealy International; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 International is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver for the 1st shift at our Charlotte, NC site. You will load and unload mattress foam cores, apply covers, and palletize finished products for shipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a leading bedding manufacturer. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds, with overtime and flexible hours during peak production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop and operate machinery continuously.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to work overtime and flexible hours during high-demand production seasons.
• Knowledge of PC usage is preferred and basic data entry operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and work as a team member to achieve zero incidents.
• Follow instructions and suggest improvements.
• Load and unload mattress-sized foam cores from processing machines.
• Apply covers and other material to foam cores, then palletize or box for shipment.
• Ensure product quality meets company standards and escalate issues as needed.
• Occasionally support other functions outside primary work area.
• Maintain and clean the work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand/walk

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime availability

Basic data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic® and Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler/Forklift Driver on 1st shift. Hourly Rate $19.90

What You Will Do:

• Follow all safety guidelines and participate as a fully-empowered team member to achieve organization-wide goal of zero incidents
• Follow specific instructions on completing tasks assigned and is able to make suggestions for improvement
• Loading and unloading mattress sized foam cores from various processing machines that cut and package the cores.
• Apply covers and other material to foam cores, then palletize and/or box them for shipment.
• Ensures that all product is produced in accordance with the Company’s quality standards and elevates issues as needed
• Occasionally fills in for other functions outside of primary work area
• Maintains and cleans assigned work area

What you will need:

• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and operate machinery on a continuous basis.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours during high demand production seasons.
• Knowledge of PC usage is preferred and basic data entry operations.
• Fork truck certification a plus
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Prior manufacturing experience
• 18+ years of age.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive 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.

Tempur Sealy International is the world’s largest bedding manufacturer, with 33 state-of-the-art North American operating facilities, 38 international manufacturing plants, 750+ company-owned stores worldwide, multiple e-commerce channels, and third-party retail partners, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

At Tempur Sealy, we care about each other, our communities, and our customers. This dedication ensures we foster a diverse workforce with a range of skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and qualifications. We firmly believe that our yearly commitment to upholding our corporate social values contributes to our business’s long-term success.