Operator 1 (USA)

Serta Simmons Bedding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing position in Houston, TX. The role involves operating multiple production areas, maintaining quality standards, and supporting lean initiatives. Candidates should be able to read and speak English, with a high school diploma or GED required.

As a non-exempt position, the role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability. SSB offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a global sleep

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; little to no experience required.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates within one or more area in a continuous flow manufacturing process to meet production and quality standards.
• Identifies process disruptions and makes minor adjustments per SOPs.
• Performs routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Follows safety policies and OSHA regulations to prevent injuries.
• Practices lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors processes using meters, gauges and related controls to ensure specifications.

Skills

Read/Write English

Entry-level

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®andTuft & Needle®.

Compensation:

Non-Exempt

What You'll Do:

• Operates within one or more area(s) in a continuous flow manufacturing process, executing prescribed, repetitive processes to meet production and quality standards.
• Identifies process disruptions/malfunctions and makes minor adjustments per standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Process Areas: Coiling, Foam Encasement, Assembly, Gluing, Sewing, Borders, Quilting, Closing and Packing Follows all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.
• Practices Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products per specified standards.
• Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
• Monitors the process using meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components and/or electrical/electronic systems to make subassemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairing units or products that have failed to meet requirements. Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.

What You'll Bring:

• Entry-level with little to no experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be at least 18 years or older. High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

How You'll Do It:

• Demonstrates pride, ownership and accountability for Safety and Quality.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking and ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train. Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Effectively solve targeted problems.
• Encourage and own a safe work environment.
• Produce high quality work and services.
• Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes.
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with others. Uphold SSB Mission & Core Values

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

Health, Dental, and Vision

Annual employee contribution to HSA

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

12 company holidays

Sick days

Company paid short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Discount programsincludingFriends and family discounts

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona‑fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.