Upholstery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; West Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

Company paid short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is looking for a Quilt Machine Operator in West Coxsackie, NY. This entry-level position involves operating quilting equipment, performing maintenance, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and be detail-oriented. The role is physically demanding, requiring standing and lifting, and offers a starting pay of $25.00 per hour along with various benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate quilt cutting and sewing machines in a manufacturing process.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Monitor the quilting process using meters and gauges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we are a leading global sleep company dedicated to helping 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®
• Tuft & Needle®

What You’ll Do

We’re currently seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Quilt Machine Operator to join our team in Greene, NY.

We’re dedicated to delivering quality, comfort, and innovation to customers every night.

• Operate quilt cutting and sewing machines in a continuous flow manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to production and quality standards.
• Identify process disruptions or malfunctions and make minor adjustments according to standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on quilting equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work‑related injuries.
• Practice Lean principles and participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality quilted products per specified standards.
• Set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic quilting machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
• Monitor the quilting process using meters, gauges, and related controls to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to quilting equipment.
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repair units or products that have failed to meet requirements.
• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for quilting production processing.
• Resolve issues related to the quilting production, machinery, and processing operations.

Qualifications

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

Work Environment

Work involves physical demands typically found in a manufacturing environment, such as prolonged standing, bending, lifting and/or moving material. Working shift hours: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am (Midnight).

Pay

• $25.00 per hour

Compensation will be based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications. The hiring salary range for this position applies 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.

Benefits

• 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 programs including Friends 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.