Receiver/Fork Lift - 2nd Shift

Serta Simmons Bedding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

Holidays

Sick days

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Discount programs

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) in Houston, TX is seeking a dependable forklift operator to load and unload trucks, move materials around the plant, and support a busy manufacturing workflow.

You will operate a forklift and related equipment, verify quantities, follow production tickets, maintain clean work areas, and adhere to safety protocols to help keep operations efficient and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production tickets.
• Good hand/eye coordination and ability to sort items.
• Prior experience driving a forklift.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks, operates a standard forklift and related equipment and tools; moving materials throughout the plant.
• Unloads incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment; checks quantities against purchase orders and enters orders.
• Organizes and stocks raw materials; keeps the area clean; adheres to housekeeping requirements.
• Performs daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of the forklift.
• Maintains workstation in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion; follows safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-eye coordination

Reading & following instructions

Team communication

Tools

Forklift

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:

$18/HR plus a $1 differential when working on second shift

What You'll Do:

• Loads and unloads trucks, operates a standard forklift and related equipment and tools; moving materials throughout the plant.
• Unloads incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment or tools, checks quantities and item descriptions against purchasing order, and enter orders into thecomputer
• Organizes and/or stocks raw materials in the work area, follow departmental housekeeping requirements, and leaves the work environment and equipment clean at the end ofshift
• Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures and maintains workstation in a neat,cleanand orderlyfashion
• Performs daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of theforklift

How You'll Do It:

• Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Prior Experience/Ability to drive a forklift
• Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules and production tickets. Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions; communicate with coworkers and management clearly and respectfully; and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced team environment.

What you'll Bring:

• Basic ability to read and write English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior experience/ability to drive a forklift
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team. Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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.