Receiving - Forklift Operator

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

What You’ll Do:

The Receiver receives all the materials coming into the plant such as mattress springs, cloth, wood and foam materials.  The materials arrive in a semi-trailer that is pulled into the receiving dock.  The Receiver is responsible for operating a forklift to unload the materials from the semi-trailer or manually unload trailers, scanning the materials into inventory and moving the materials to the appropriate raw materials storage area.  May also be asked to perform other duties, as required by supervisor.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job.

What You’ll Need:

• Continuous sitting while operating a forklift.
• Continuous use of arms, hand and legs to operate a forklift.
• Occasional mounting and dismounting of the forklift.
• Must be able to work in a non-airconditioned environment
• Must be able to work flexible hours (required overtime and Saturdays)
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, squatting, turning, twisting, pushing, bending, etc. in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attendance—must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.