Yard Jockey/Driver - 1st Shift Job at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC Tolleson, AZ 85353

Dare to Dream!

At Serta Simmons Bedding, we dare to dream and work differently. We’re proud to be one of the largest bedding manufacturers in North America and lead the way with our iconic brands - Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

When you join our company, you become part of winning team that is excited and committed to helping our customers get a good night’s sleep.

Fueled by care for our people and their safety, we provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, and employee perks, and most importantly, the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

What You'll Do:

  • Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in accordance with DOT and Company guidelines in order to move equipment between the yard and the dock. Moves finished goods or raw materials onto/from trucks, warehouse and/or pallets. Operates a standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools to move materials throughout the Plant. Acts as a back-up Truck Driver for delivery function as needed, on an occasional basis.
  • Operates a yard dog and tractor/trailer in a safe and efficient manner to move equipment between the yard and dock for loading/unloading
  • Shuttles products to/from local warehouse using a tractor/trailer or straight/box truck
  • Loads/unloads finished goods or raw materials on trucks, warehouse and/or pallets
  • Operates standard forklift, handling cart and related equipment and tools
  • Completes all related paperwork
  • Maintains daily checks and organization of the yard
  • Performs regular equipment checks and completes related documentation and notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions
  • Acts as a back-up Truck Driver on an occasional basis to handle short, local runs as needed
  • Completes all related paperwork, including accurate driver logs to be submitted on a daily basis along with other trip sheets, fuel maintenance and delivery documentation
  • Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with, CDL/DOT and Company/Plant requirements and standards
  • Attends and participates in driver safety meetings

How You'll Do It:

  • Strong Attention-to-Detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong judgement to choose between competing priorities

What You'll Bring:

  • 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 that is issued from only one state or jurisdiction
  • Familiarity with proper methods and procedures for securing cargo to be able 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

Come Dream With Us!

When you join Serta Simmons Bedding, you become part of our 220-year legacy of sleep solutions with endless opportunities to impact our future for centuries to come.

Once you’re here, you’ll be part of a winning company that invests and supports our team members’ career journeys. We offer competitive benefits, job training, learning and development, and other employee perks such as our employee discount on all products.

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off / Vacation
  • 12 company holidays
  • Sick days
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral Bonus

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 pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), 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), medical condition 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 to where legally required, and 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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

  • Company driver
  • Solo driver

Trucking home time:

  • Home daily

Trucking route:

  • Local

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tolleson, AZ 85353: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Driving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person




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