Material Handler - Forklift

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!

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is the world's largest bedding provider. We develop, manufacture and market mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows and other sleep and relaxation products. Combining a proud history andgroundbreaking innovation, the company holds some of the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur, Tempur-Pedic, Cocoon by Sealy, Sealy, Sealy Posturepedic, Optimum, and Stearns & Foster.

We recognize that our employees are our most important resource. As such, we strive to treat each individual with respect, courtesy and build an atmosphere characterized by strong teamwork, mutual trust and open communication.

The Tempur Sealy manufacturing site in Kansas City, KS is currently seeking a Material Handler

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with some required overtime weekdays and occasional Saturdays.

Rate of Pay: $21.83 per hour, plus $1.00 After Forklift Certification

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, STD are available

This Material Handler is responsible for transferring the rolls of material onto a forklift, scanning the rolls into inventory, and moving the rolls of material to the appropriate storage area.Moving the materials on and off the storage racks requires some manual pushing and pulling of the rolls to move them from the forklift on and off the rack. 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:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations, as required

• Forklift experience preferred

• 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.

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.