Mattress Unloader/Forklift Driver - First Shift

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manually unload mattresses, foundations, adjustable bases, and other bedding products from trailers.
• Move approximately 75% of incoming product by hand.
• Use a forklift for approximately 25% of product movement.
• Safely lift, carry, push, pull, slide, and maneuver large and heavy merchandise.
• Stage and organize incoming products in designated warehouse locations.
• Inspect incoming merchandise for visible damage and report issues to warehouse leadership.
• Maintain accurate product counts while unloading and staging merchandise.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and according to company procedures.
• Keep docks, aisles, staging areas, and workspaces clean and free of hazards.
• Work efficiently as part of a team to unload trailers within established productivity expectations.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and proper lifting techniques.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.
• Physical Requirements:
• This position requires significant physical activity throughout the entire shift.
• Candidates must be able to:
• Perform heavy lifting repeatedly throughout the workday .
• Manually handle large, bulky, and awkwardly shaped products.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, and maneuver mattresses and other heavy bedding products safely.
• Work on their feet for extended periods.
• Bend, reach, twist, squat, and climb as required.
• Work at a steady pace in an active warehouse environment.
• Work cooperatively with another team member when handling products requiring a team lift.
• Qualifications & Employment Requirements
• Previous warehouse, unloading, material-handling, or distribution experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be willing and able to become forklift certified if not currently certified.
• Must be comfortable performing primarily manual unloading and material handling .
• Ability to safely perform repetitive heavy lifting.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to follow instructions and warehouse safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work the scheduled Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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