What You'll Do:

• Inspect finished mattresses and box springs for defects, such as dirt, skipped stitches, loose threads, poly lumps, and loose staples, in accordance with specifications.
• Lift and turn mattresses and box springs with another employee to inspect each side.
• Trim excess threads with scissors or steam the beds as required.
• Notify and return defective products to the appropriate department or supervisor for corrections/re-work.
• Collect data with the quality system, prepare red tags for communication, and use measurement tools.
• Wear specific PPE gloves for the tagging process and safety glasses.
• Assist with staging, which involves lifting and carrying mattresses or box springs to the packing area and from the packing machine to proper storage locations.
• Assist with moving mattresses or box springs from the storage area into the truck trailer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How You'll Do It:

• Good attention to detail and ability to sort items.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with basic English reading and writing ability.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in bedding assembly.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Approximate training period for this position is two weeks.
• Ability to interpret and support standards, policies, and procedures established by SSB
• Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions and production tickets.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions, communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and management, and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing team environment.

Job Factors/Work Environments

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.
• Must be able to lift heavy products or raw materials up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand. Heavy loads must be team-lifted.
• A work pace that maintains the integrity of the make-to-order system is required.
• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.
• Work environment includes a clean and safe work area with exposure to high noise levels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required for any hazards and is supplied by the company.

*Compensation - $23.00/hour