Warehouse Forklift Operator

Tempur Sealy International; Wright Township (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and wellness programs

Company-paid disability and life保险

Retirement plan options

Employee purchase discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy is hiring a full-time Warehouse Forklift Operator for 1st shift. The role involves safely operating a sit-down forklift, receiving and staging shipments, and preparing outgoing loads. You will adhere to safety guidelines and maintain accurate logs and documents.

Requirements include 18+ years old, a HS diploma or GED, prior forklift experience, training completion, basic math and PC skills, and the ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior sit-down forklift operation and material handling experience required.
• Successful completion of required forklift training and a workplace operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer knowledge required; familiarity with PC use and basic data entry operations preferred.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail, including inspecting boxes, cartons, finished products, and other materials for quality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and operate machinery continuously.
• Ability to routinely lift objects weighing 25 lbs. and push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work overtime and flexible hours during high-demand production seasons.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and contribute as an empowered team member to the organization-wide goal of zero incidents.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and store materials and products.
• Receive incoming shipments: unload trucks, inspect goods, and document shortages or damaged items on the bill of lading.
• Put away materials in designated locations or as assigned by the supervisor.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by picking, scanning, labeling, and palletizing products.
• Load dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and box trucks.
• Generate packing slips and bills of lading.
• Record incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments on log sheets.
• Maintain a clean, orderly assigned work area, including loading scrap and recyclable materials into trailers and outside pallet dumpsters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Overtime availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

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!

Our Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and other wellness programs
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous employee purchase discounts

We are currently hiring a full-time Warehouse Forklift Operator for 1st shift. This position pays $22.70 per hour, with eight-hour shifts, five days per week.

What You Will Do:

• Follow all safety guidelines and contribute as an empowered team member to the organization-wide goal of zero incidents.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and store materials and products.
• Receive incoming shipments: unload trucks, inspect goods, and document shortages or damaged items on the bill of lading.
• Put away materials in designated locations or as assigned by the supervisor.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by picking, scanning, labeling, and palletizing products.
• Load dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and box trucks.
• Generate packing slips and bills of lading.
• Record incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments on log sheets.
• Maintain a clean, orderly assigned work area, including loading scrap and recyclable materials into trailers and outside pallet dumpsters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You’ll Need:

• 18+ years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior sit-down forklift operation and material handling experience required.
• Successful completion of required forklift training and a workplace operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer knowledge required; familiarity with PC use and basic data entry operations preferred.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail, including inspecting boxes, cartons, finished products, and other materials for quality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and operate machinery continuously.
• Ability to routinely lift objects weighing 25 lbs. and push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work overtime and flexible hours during high-demand production seasons.

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

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