POSITION SUMMARY 

 Work with a team to assemble mattresses using established work instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles mattress units per established work instructions using a variety of pneumatic tools (e.g. c-ring hog-ring guns, staple guns, hot glue guns)

• This includes the assembly of Hot Melt Bond (HMB) units on the HMB machine; application of various, specified upholstered layers to HMB and open coil units; foam-encased pocketed coil units; application of specified upholstery layers; and final mattress assembly

• Prepares and organizes components for final assembly and restock raw materials at point of use

• Inspects mattress components and finished units for unacceptable flaws or structural defects

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

Starting Wage is $15.00/hr

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 1 year Distribution and/or production environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise dust and heat.

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, math, written skills and manual dexterity 

• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, required. 

• Knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain industry a plus

• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English beneficial

• Must be physically able to perform efficiently all duties of the position with, or without reasonable accommodation. Duties require lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching, and may involve the handling of up to 50 pounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or fell and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arm. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. High noise level in the work environment can be constant or intermittent. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot and cold temperatures in the work environment.