Facilities Technician

Job Summary: Facilities technician responsible for movement and set up of bedding related products, office furniture and cubicles, packaging of bedding and other materials for shipment and other light maintenance work as needed.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results Area:

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following; however, Management reserves the right to assign or reassign other appropriate duties to this job at any time. This document excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Preparation and set-up of bedding and bedding related products for technical reviews, testing, retailer meetings, showrooms, and research. Includes traveling to and from sites where listed activities take place.
• Coordinates and assists with departmental and employee moves
• Hangs pictures, shelving and installing other fixtures, as needed
• Dismantles, moves, and installs furniture
• Transports goods or equipment as assigned, including pick up of items from suppliers as needed
• Packaging of outgoing materials, return shipments
• Receipt of deliveries of supplies, equipment, furniture, raw materials, and bedding. Incoming shipments are to be confirmed upon receipt and delivered to the appropriate party the same day.
• Assist with layout of showrooms, understanding of material handling procedures for bedding, scheduling of deliveries
• Must be able to operate a commercial box truck with lift gate as needed.
• Must be able to create and maintain an inventory list using Microsoft Excel.
• Assists in Employee Bedding Sales.
• Must adhere to all safety rules and regulations as applies to the plant environment, operating a forklift and box truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Ideal Candidate Possesses These Attributes:

• Self-starter - little need for direct supervision
• Effective communicator across all levels of associates, and with suppliers and contractors
• Displays professional demeanor in an office environment
• Must be organized and provide deliverables in support of project plans
• General knowledge and understanding of facility-related processes and functions

Abilities:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints
• Ability to use standard power and non-power tools
• Must be able to travel to various work-site locations on demand
• Must have computer, organizational, and written communication skills
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to obtain a license and drive a forklift in a busy production environment
• Must be able to use a smartphone and computer to track assigned tasks
• Must be able to pass driving test and obtain a DOT medical card

Working Conditions:

• Be able to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time
• Must be able to utilize/view a PC and/or monitor as well as a working smartphone
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Must be comfortable and able to work on a ladder
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must have a valid NC Driver's License
• Must comply with all DOT qualifications

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced corporate office environment as well as some manufacturing environment exposure, mostly shipping and receiving and warehouse / testing locations. Some stress may occur. Regular travel is not expected in this position; however, some travel may be necessary.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties, responsibilities, and key results of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and key results outlined herein.