Loader (Truck)

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!

We are hiring a Truck Loader in our Kansas City, Kansas manufacturing facility to remove bedding products (mattresses and foundations) from the conveyor belt and then loads the products onto a truck using a wheeled cart.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay: $20.03 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Verify tags to match the load number and that the tag is scanned
• Place each unit in the trailer in an upright position per the shipping order.
• Organize the load within the trailer according to the order of stops
• As the trailer becomes full, the loader may have to lift the finished unit(s) and lay them horizontally across the upright finished unit(s) to maximize the load size.
• Complete daily safety checks, including dock safety inspections, trailer inspections and forklift checklists.
• Work with supervisor to develop solutions to resolve any department issues.
• Maintain and clean assigned work area and ensure area is cleared of finished goods, packaging supplies and scrap materials and is kept orderly and clear of unnecessary items.
• Train new associates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by production supervisor.

What You'll Need:

• 18 years of age with High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of working in a manufacturing environment desired
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures manual, and to comprehend basic instructions
• Ability to push pull 250 lbs. on a cart regularly, lifting required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Continuous pushing and pulling the finished units off the wheeled conveyor
• Frequent overhead lifting, pushing, and pulling when loading finished units horizontally on top of upright units in the trailer