Title: Receiver/Fork Lift Operator-2nd Shift

Req ID: 6448

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

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:

At Serta Simmons Bedding, we’re more than a leading sleep company—we’re a team committed to delivering comfort, quality, and innovation to millions of customers every night. We’re currently seeking a dependable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our 2nd shift team in Houston, Texas.

In this role, you’ll play a critical part in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring materials are moved efficiently and accurately throughout the facility.

If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and are ready to be part of a company that invests in its people—this is your opportunity. Apply today and help us deliver a better night’s sleep to customers everywhere.

How You'll Do It:

Loads and unloads trucks, operates a standard forklift and related equipment and tools; moving materials throughout the plant.

Unloads incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment or tools, checks quantities and item descriptions against purchasing order, and enter orders into the computer

Organizes and/or stocks raw materials in the work area, follow departmental housekeeping requirements, and leaves the work environment and equipment clean at the end of shift

Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures and maintains workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion

Performs daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of the forklift

Functional/Technical Competencies

Qualifications & Skills:

Prior experience operating a forklift (or ability to learn)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to sort and manage materials
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to read, write, and understand basic English
Must be at least 18 years of age

Follow work instructions, loading schedules, and production tickets accurately
Understand and carry out verbal instructions effectively
Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and leadership
Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and evolving environment

Additional Preferred Experience:

Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with pneumatic tools
Demonstrated ability to work safely, take initiative, and multi-task
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Your Work Environment:

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.

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.