Title: Corporate Innovations: Tape Edge Closer
Doraville, GA, US, 30360
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:
Do you have a passion for creativity, overcoming challenges, and striving for innovation ?
As a member of our corporate innovations team, you'll be responsible for bringing the future of Serta Simmons to life and provide the blueprint for future products within the organization.
If so, check out the responsibilities below and apply to learn more today!
How You'll Do It:
This role will handle the tape edge closer machine and work on prototypes and samples for the Serta Simmons Bedding organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Adhering to company Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost initiatives.
- Recommend internal and external raw material requirements.
- Assist in the development of Work Assembly Instructions.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance for assigned equipment.
- Perform minor machine maintenance-report machine malfunctions.
- Recommend equipment changes.
- Recommend production and process methods.
- Maintain housekeeping standards.
- Cross train to perform various sewing functions including but not limited to; Box
- Spring Sewing, Label Sewing, Panel/Border Over Casting, Panel/Border Repair, Pillow
- Top Sewing/Blind Stitch, and Flat Panel Cutting.
- Cross train to Back up Panel/Quilt Machine Operator.
- Pack out, shipping and receiving.
- Management reserves the right to add to or modify the duties and/or responsibilities.
- 2-3 years of previous Closing/Matt Finish and sewing experience in an industrial setting preferred.
- High School degree or equivalent
- Up to 10% travel towards offsite locations to set up sample prototype products
- Frequent walking, lifting, sitting at sewing machine and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Overtime and occasional Saturday work if need be
What You'll Bring:
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong attention to detail and styling
- Ability to communicate professionally with multiple levels of companywide leadership
- Extreme comfort with championing innovative solutions and questioning integrity/ product feels & looks
- Inspire others through indirect leadership and an ability to work and collaborate cross-functionally with others.
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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 (starts on day one)
- 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 pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), 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), medical condition 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.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta