Receiver/Fork Lift Operator

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®.

What You'll Do:

Serta Simmons Bedding is hiring experienced Forklift Operators for our Houston manufacturing plant! We're looking for safety-focused, dependable team players who thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are ready to grow with an industry-leading company.

In this role, you'll help keep operations moving by loading/unloading materials, operating forklifts safely, and supporting daily production needs within our manufacturing facility.

If you have forklift experience, a strong work ethic, and are ready to join a stable and growing team, apply today and take the next step in your career with Serta Simmons Bedding!

How You'll Do It:
• Load/unload trucks and move materials throughout the plant using a forklift
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and enter data into the system
• Organize and stock raw materials while maintaining a clean work area
• Perform daily forklift safety and maintenance checks
• Follow all safety, housekeeping, and operational procedures
• Read and follow work instructions, schedules, and production tickets
• Communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications:
• Comfort with utilizing Microsoft Office Systems/ Technology- including Outlook and Excel
• Prior forklift experience required ( 2+ years)
• Strong organizational skills and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to adapt to change and support continuous improvement
• Team-oriented with a customer-focused mindset

What You'll Bring:
• Basic English reading and writing skills required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 2+ years of forklift experience required
• Manufacturing and/or pneumatic tool experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be able to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently
• Availablity to work 2nd shift ( 3pm-12am ) and occassional Saturday availablity as needed.

Physical Requirements:
• Must stand and walk for 8+ hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 120 lbs repeatedly during shifts (team lift required for heavy loads)
• Ability to maintain pace in a make-to-order production environment

Work Environment:
• Safety-focused manufacturing facility with Lean/Continuous Improvement practices
• Exposure to high noise levels, heat, raw materials, and limited chemicals
• PPE required and provided by the company

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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 (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.