Yard Worker

SertaSimmonsBedding; Village of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Serta Simmons Bedding as a Truck Driver and be part of a team committed to improving sleep solutions. This role involves operating yard dogs and tractor/trailers, ensuring safety, and completing paper logs. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an inspiring team environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

12 company holidays

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of prior CDL driving experience with a good driving record.
• Must have a valid commercial driver's license issued from only one state or jurisdiction.
• Ability to read and speak sufficient English.

Responsibilities

• Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer to move equipment between the yard and dock.
• Completes all related paperwork including accurate driver logs.
• Acts as a back-up Truck Driver for local runs.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

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, SimmonsandTuft & Needle.

Compensation:

$28/HR

What You'll Do:

• Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in accordance with DOT and Company guidelines in order to move equipment between the yard and the dock. Moves finished goods or raw materials onto/from trucks, warehouse and/or pallets. Operates a standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools to move materials throughout the Plant. Acts as a back-up Truck Driver for delivery function as needed, on an occasional basis.
• Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in a safe and efficient manner to move equipment between the yard and dock for loading/unloading
• Shuttles products to/from local warehouse using a tractor/trailer or straight/box truck
• Loads/unloads finished goods or raw materials on trucks, warehouse and/or pallets
• Operates standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools
• Completes all related paperwork
• Maintains daily checks and organization of the yard
• Performs regular equipment checks and completes related documentation and notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions
• Acts as a back-up Truck Driver on an occasional basis to handle short, local runs as needed
• Completes all related paperwork, including accurate driver logs to be submitted on a daily basis along with other trip sheets, fuel maintenance and delivery documentation
• Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with, CDL/DOT and Company/Plant requirements and standards
• Attends and participates in driver safety meetings

What You'll Bring:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and physically qualified to drive a truck in accordance with DOT requirements
• Must have the ability to read and speak sufficient English to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals and make entries on reports/records
• At least 2 years of prior CDL driving experience with a good driving record
• High school or GED equivalent is preferred
• Must have a valid commercial driver's license that is issued from only one state or jurisdiction
• Familiarity with proper methods and procedures for securing cargo to be able to determine if cargo is properly located, distributed and secured
• Meets all other DOT standards and requirements
• Basic computer and/or data entry skills are 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.