Tape Edge Operator - Serta Mattress Company - Dallas
Dallas, TX 75217
About the Job
GENERAL PURPOSE: | |
Positions mattress on table and operates sewing machine around table while feeding in materials to be sewn. Inspects/repairs/rejects product that does not meet the quality standards. This is the final mattress assembly operation before packaging. | |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: | |
§Moves the mattress on and off table for sewing, operates sewing machine including feeding materials into sewing machine as the sewing machine is moved around mattress §Re-threads sewing machine as needed §Corrects any defective taping on mattresses §Changes the needle and binding tape for the sewing machine as needed §Makes any necessary sewing machine adjustments and handles basic maintenance of machine such as lubrication §Must be able to read specification and reports, such as tags and other documentation §Perform all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures §Must be able to meet production goals according to established guidelines §Perform in process inspections to determine conformance with specifications §Report issues or problems with production process to immediate supervisor §Perform other duties as designated by a supervisor or manager §Must be willing to cross train across multiple jobs and/or departments | |
JOB FACTORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: | EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: |
§Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors of minimum of 8 hours per shift §Ability to work and adapt to a changing work environment (examples, hot, cold, noise and around odors) §Must be able to lift 75 LBS according to production needs (anything over 75 LBS must be team lifted) §Must be able to wear required PPE | §Minimum 18 years of age §Basic English reading/writing skills required §High school graduate or equivalent preferred §Previous experience in factory/warehouse setting highly desirable |
COMPETENCIES: | |
§Take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team §Ability and willingness to work safely §Maintain work area safe and clean §Must be willing to participate in CI activities if needed §Must be able to work overtime as required §Must have good attention to detail. | |
