Title: Closer - 2nd Shift

Req ID: 3495

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

Dare to Dream!

At Serta Simmons Bedding, we dare to dream and work differently. We’re proud to be one of the largest bedding manufacturers in North America and lead the way with our iconic brands - Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

When you join our company, you become part of winning team that is excited and committed to helping our customers get a good night’s sleep.

Fueled by care for our people and their safety, we provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, and employee perks, and most importantly, the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

What you’ll Do:

Tape-edge close mattresses according to established work instructions using a closing sewing machine. Including closing Hot Melt Bond units, foam-encased pocketed coil units and open coil units that have various specified upholstered layers
Feeds materials into sewing machine as the sewing machine is moved around mattress. Re-threads sewing machine as needed. Ensures quality standards are maintained.
Corrects any defective taping on mattresses.
Lifts or slides finished mattress onto take away conveyor.
Changes the needle and binding tape for the sewing machine as needed.
Maintains clean work area and follows proper safety procedures. Sweeps floors as needed.
Makes any necessary sewing machine adjustments and handles basic maintenance of machine such as lubrication.
Provide assistance in other areas of mattress building as requested.

How You'll Do It:

Good eye/hand coordination
Ability to interpret and support standards, policies and procedures established by Company

What You’ll Bring:

Basic ability to read and write English
Demonstrate ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as part of a team
Experience in sewing machinery and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Must be 18 years or age
High School graduate or equivalent GED
Prior assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.

Come Dream With Us!

When you join Serta Simmons Bedding, you become part of our 220-year legacy of sleep solutions with endless opportunities to impact our future for centuries to come.

Once you’re here, you’ll be part of a winning company that invests and supports our team members’ career journeys. We offer competitive benefits, job training, learning and development, and other employee perks such as our employee discount on all products.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Employee discounts
Referral Bonus

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.