Sewer - Flanger

Tempur Sealy International; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy is seeking a manufacturing operator in Medina, Ohio, to support sewing operations on quilted panels. You will guide panels through a sewing machine, attach flanges, and ensure smooth handoffs to the next station.

This role requires steady pace, attention to quality, and the ability to follow standard work instructions. Responsibilities include continuous standing, frequent walking and lifting light loads, and precise handling of fabric pieces.

Qualifications

• Continuous standing while operating the sewing machine.
• Frequent walking to retrieve materials and place finished units in storage.
• Frequent lifting and moving of lightweight panels and components.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sewing machine to attach the flange onto quilted panels.
• Guide panels through the machine and offload finished pieces to a rolling cart.
• Follow standard work instructions and maintain quality and safety.

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!

General Job Description

The operator takes a quilted panel off a stack and places it on a waist-high table. The operator guides the panel through a sewing machine, which sews the flange onto the panel. The operator then offloads the finished panels on a flat rolling skid/cart.

Physical Job Duties

NOTE: Based on an 8-hour workday - “Occasional” = 1% -33%, “Frequent” = 33% to 66%, “Continuous”= 66% - 100%

• Continuous standing while operating the sewing machine.

• Frequent walking of short distances to retrieve materials and put finished unit into storage areas.

• Frequent pushing and pulling of work piece while on the sewing table.

• Frequent repetitive use of hands/arms while aligning pieces of fabric and feeding them into the machine.

• Frequent repetitive use of foot to activate the sewing machine.

• Frequent gripping of fabric pieces and scissors.

• Frequent need of eye/hand coordination to align edges, feed the machine, and adds paperwork.

• Frequent lifting and moving of work in process (panels, finished caps) less than 10 pounds.

• Occasional lifting and carrying of supply rolls weighing up to 25 pounds.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity 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.