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!
General Job Description
The operator takes the side border of the mattress and guides it into the sewing machine, sewing it to the bottom cloth panel. The operator uses both hands to guide the side border through the sewing machine jaws as the side border is sewn to the panel. The operator then hangs the finished units on a metal cart to be moved to the next work in process area.
Physical Job Duties
NOTE: Based on an 8-hour workday - “Occasional” = 1% -33%, “Frequent” = 33% to 66%, “Continuous”= 66% - 100%
- Continuous standing while operating the sewing machine.
- Continuous pushing and pulling of work piece while on the sewing table.
- Continuous repetitive use of hands/arms while aligning pieces of fabric and feeding them into the machine.
- Continuous repetitive use of one foot to activate the sewing machine.
- Continuous grasping of fabric pieces and scissors.
- Frequent lifting and moving of work in process (panels, finished caps) less than 10 pounds.
- Occasional walking short distances to gather materials from storage and to place finished unit on carts.
- Occasional reaching overhead to retrieve components from storage or place finished units on carts.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of supply rolls weighing up to 25 pounds.
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.
Skills Required
- Operate industrial sewing machine and guide fabric into machine
- Continuous standing for duration of shift
- Repetitive use of hands/arms and foot to activate machine
- Ability to grasp and use scissors and fabric handling
- Frequent lifting/moving of items under 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to push/pull work pieces and hang finished units on carts
- Occasional walking and reaching overhead to retrieve components
- Follow workplace safety and quality procedures
What We Do
Tempur-Pedic produces mattresses, pillows and sleep accessories using proprietary TEMPUR material that adapts to body weight, shape and temperature. As a brand within Tempur Sealy International, it develops, manufactures and markets sleep products through tempurpedic.com and authorized retailers worldwide. The company focuses on innovation in comfort and pressure relief to improve sleep quality and durability across its mattress and accessory lines.
