What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mattress Tape Edge Machine Operator position at Retail Services?
Previous experience in mattress factory/warehouse setting preferred
General Description:
Mattress Tape Edger:
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.
Additional Details of Job Duties:
-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
- 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
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.
Previous experience in mattress factory/warehouse setting highly desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- tape edge machine: 1 year (Required)
- Factory: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Blue Island, IL 60406: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23