Materials Handler & Forklift Operator – First Shift

tempurpedic; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee purchase discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy is hiring for a Material Handler/Forklift Driver on 1st shift. This role loads and unloads mattress foam cores, applies covers, palletizes for shipment, and ensures quality standards are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work overtime during peak production. Prior manufacturing experience and forklift certification are a plus; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC basics

Job description

Tempur Sealy is hiring for a Material Handler/Forklift Driver on 1st shift. This role loads and unloads mattress foam cores, applies covers, palletizes for shipment, and ensures quality standards are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work overtime during peak production. Prior manufacturing experience and forklift certification are a plus; high school diploma or GED preferred.