Machine Operator

Company: Tempur Sealy International, Inc
Location: Lacey
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is the world's largest bedding provider. The company develops, manufactures, markets and distributes mattresses, adjustable bases, pillow and other sleep and relaxation products in approximately 100 countries. Combining a proud history and groundbreaking innovation, the company holds some of the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur -, Tempur-Pedic -, Sealy -, Sealy Posturepedic -, Optimum--- and Stearns & Foster -. Our comprehensive suite of bedding products offers a variety of products to consumers across a broad range of channels.

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

The tape edger stands at a waist high table all day in a noisy, fast paced environment. Using his/her hands and forearms, the edger pulls the top quilt seam to match up with the side panel seam while the sewing machine stiches a one-inch band around the outer perimeter of the mattress. The operator controls the sewing machine movement with pressure from his/her thigh as it is moving. The mattress is then pushed down a roller conveyor. At times the mattresses are stacked on the conveyor with the assistance of another operator.

* Continuous walking and standing (standing at workstation, walking short distances around workstation, between workstation and material staging)
* Frequent pulling/pushing of mattresses weighing up to 200 pounds from worktable to transfer table or conveyor.
* Frequent repetitive use of hands/arms to operate glue and tape edge machine, as well as handle various mattress components
* Frequent grasping (gripping component parts, stretching panels over mattress corners)
* Frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds (mattress component parts)
* Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds, with assistance (larger mattress components and mattresses)
* Good hand/eye coordination
* Ability to move at a rapid pace
* Must be able to work flexible hours

Shift Differential

Vaccine Incentive

Quarterly Bonus

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.

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