Sewing - Borders

Tempur Sealy; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Medina, OH seeks a Materials/Border Machine Operator to load mattress sidewall borders, set product numbers on a touch screen, and oversee cutting and sewing of borders. The role requires physical stamina to handle 25–50 pound rolls and operate a sewing machine with attention to safety and quality.

You will work on a production line, perform repetitive hand movements, and help move finished borders to storage.

Responsibilities

• Continuous walking short distances within the workstation.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands/arms while loading the machine, entering product numbers, and operating the sewing machine.
• Occasional bending over while moving border rolls.
• Occasional overhead reaching while loading machine with components.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of rolls and borders.
• Occasional repetitive use of one foot to operate the sewing machine.
• Occasional grasping of border edges, paperwork, and scissors while closing the border.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of border rolls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional fine manipulation required to adjust the machine.

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!

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

Responsible for putting a roll of borders (mattress sidewall cloth) on a spindle for a cutting machine. The rolls are 25-50 pounds. Handles are loaded to feed shuts at the top of the machine. The operator enters the product number on a touch screen and the machine will attach handles and cuts the border to length. The operator will then sew the border closed and move to a storage cart.

Physical Job Duties NOTE: Based on an 8-hour workday - "Occasional" = 1% to 33%, "Frequent" = 33% to 60%, "Continuous" = 66% to 100%

• Continuous walking short distances within the workstation.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands/arms while loading the machine, entering product numbers, and operating the sewing machine.
• Occasional bending over while moving border roles.
• Occasional overhead reaching while loading machine with components.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of rolls and borders.
• Occasional repetitive use of one foot to operate the sewing machine.
• Occasional grasping of border edges, paperwork, and scissors while closing the border.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of border rolls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional fine manipulation required to adjust the machine.

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