Unit Build - Mattress Assembler

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is the world's largest bedding provider. The company develops, manufactures and markets mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows and other sleep and relaxation products. Combining a proud history and groundbreaking innovation, the company holds some of the most highly recognized brands in the industry: Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Cocoon™ by Sealy, Sealy®, and Stearns & Foster®.

We recognize that our employees are our most important resource. As such, we strive to treat each individual with respect, courtesy and build an atmosphere characterized by strong teamwork, mutual trust and open communication.

The Tempur Sealy manufacturing site in Kansas City, KS is currently seeking a Mattress Unit Build Assembler. As a Unit Build Assembler, you will work as part of a two-person team to assemble mattress units in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves building a foam frame, placing and securing components, and preparing finished units for staging.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble foam frames by gluing rigid foam pieces on a worktable
Lift and position encased coil spring mattress assemblies (30–50 lbs.) from the floor, conveyor, or staging area into the foam frame
Apply and secure a foam top using adhesive
Flip the unit and attach a cloth cover, ensuring proper placement and adhesion
Move completed units to storage or staging areas
Maintain consistent productivity, completing approximately 30 units per hour per team

Requirements:

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
Must be at least 18 years of age
Continuous walking and standing (standing at workstation, walking short distances around workstation).
Continuous repetitive use of hands/arms handling component parts and using glue guns.
Frequent grasping of component parts and glue gun.
Frequent pulling/pushing of encases and coil inserts weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds (movement of finished encases to staging area, flipping work in process).
Occasional bending to pick up coil units from floor.
Occasional overhead reaching while placing coil units on work table, flipping work in process, and loading glue heater.
Willingness to work in a non-temperature-controlled area, both hot and cold
The noise level in the environment is moderate

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Required overtime weekdays and some Saturdays.

RATE OF PAY: $21.83 per hour

BENEFITS: Pension, Health, Dental, Life, STD are available

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.