Yard Worker/Driver

Yard Worker/Driver

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), 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. 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.
• 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.

How You'll Do It:

• Strong attention-to-detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgement to choose between competing priorities

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 programs including Friends and family discounts Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement