Yard Worker​/Driver

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we’re more than a mattress company; we’re a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150‑year heritage in delivering industry‑leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®, and Tuft & Needle®.

$28/HR

• Operate a yard dog and tractor/trailer in accordance with DOT and Company guidelines in order to move equipment between the yard and the dock, moving finished goods or raw materials onto/from trucks, warehouse and/or pallets; operate a standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools to move materials throughout the Plant; act as a back‑up Truck Driver for delivery function as needed on an occasional basis.
• Operate a yard dog and tractor/trailer in a safe and efficient manner to move equipment between the yard and dock for loading/unloading.
• Shuttle products to/from local warehouse using a tractor/trailer or straight/box truck.
• Load/unload finished goods or raw materials on trucks, warehouse and/or pallets.
• Operate standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools.
• Complete all related paperwork.
• Maintain daily checks and organization of the yard.
• Perform regular equipment checks and complete related documentation, notifying the supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Act as a back‑up Truck Driver on an occasional basis to handle short, local runs as needed.
• Complete all related paperwork, including accurate driver logs to be submitted on a daily basis along with other trip sheets, fuel maintenance and delivery documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of, and comply with, CDL/DOT and Company/Plant requirements and standards.
• Attend and participate in driver safety meetings.

• Strong attention‑to‑detail.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong judgement to choose between competing priorities.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and physically qualified to drive a truck in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Must have the ability to read and speak sufficient English to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, and make entries on reports/records.
• At least 2 years of prior CDL driving experience with a good driving record.
• High school or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license issued from only one state or jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with proper methods and procedures for securing cargo to determine if cargo is properly located, distributed, and secured.
• Meets all other DOT standards and requirements.
• Basic computer and/or data entry skills are preferred.

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Annual employee contribution to HSA
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• 12 company holidays
• Sick days
• Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Discount programs including Friends and Family discounts
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination with respect to all terms and conditions of employment based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history) or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies where legally required, and in most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.