Loader/Shipper (USA)

 

 

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®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

 

Job Family

Plant Hourly

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Function

MFG Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Shipping Department.

Follows load schedules and ensures a smooth workflow.

Co-ordinates the staging area.

Organizes special packaging.

Loads trucks.

Performs various operations in the department as required.

 

Functional/Technical Competencies

Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills

Good hand/eye coordination

Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules and production tickets.  Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions; communicate with coworkers and management clearly and respectfully; and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced team environment. 

Competencies

Customer Focused

Process Oriented

Adapts to Change

Foster and drive continuous improvement

Team Player

Experience/Education

Basic ability to read and write English

Must be at least 18 years of age

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team.  Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

 

Job Factors/Work Environments

Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required.  Also must be able to lift heavy product 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 integrity of 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 and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals.  Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company. 

 

Key Relationships

SUPERVISED BY: Plant Supervisor or the Plant Operations Manager. May receive direction from the Department Lead

Competencies

Results FocusProject ManagementTeamworkQualityProblem Solving/Analysis

 

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 programs including Friends 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 (incl