Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Tempur Sealy International; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in New York is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver for 1st shift. You will load/unload foam cores, apply covers, palletize for shipment, and help maintain safety and quality standards across the production area.

The role requires physical stamina, up to 50 lbs lifting, and availability for overtime during peak production periods. Forklift certification is a plus; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop and operate machinery on a continuous basis.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Overtime and flexible hours during high-demand production seasons.
• Basic data entry and PC usage knowledge.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and work as part of a team to achieve zero incidents.
• Complete tasks per instructions and suggest improvements when appropriate.
• Load/unload mattress-sized foam cores from processing machines.
• Apply covers and other materials, palletize or box for shipment.
• Ensure product quality aligns with company standards and escalate issues as needed.
• Occasionally fill in for other functions; maintain the work area.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC usage

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®, 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 Affiantisitive 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.