Manufacturing Production Associate

Production Operator
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Hours Available: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (30-minute lunch break)
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.75 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

About the Opportunity

At BEDGEAR®, we believe exceptional products begin with exceptional craftsmanship. Our Production team is at the heart of everything we do, transforming innovative designs into high-quality sleep solutions that help our customers perform at their best.

We're looking for a Production Operator who is passionate about manufacturing quality products and excited to help drive operational excellence through safe, efficient, and accurate production practices.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys hands-on work, is willing to learn multiple production functions, and takes pride in producing quality products that exceed customer expectations.

Essential Functions (includes but not limited to):

• Beater/Bagger - Smooths out the fill within the pillows. Requires constant standing and upper body movements. Inserts a half core and zips pillow closed. Ensures quality standard before packaging pillow into a bag or box.
• Retail Box Maker/Closer - Cleans and erects retail cartons for the finished goods. This position requires constant standing and upper body movement while keeping up with the production line by always keeping the conveyor full of empty, erected retail cartons. Closes retail cartons on a conveyor and packs products into master cartons. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Master Carton Maker/Stacker - This position must verify the shipping labels with the work order before labeling master cartons. Master cartons will be erected and taped on the bottom side of the carton then labeled. Once a master carton is filled, the carton will be taped shut, stacked, and then moved into a separate location by using a hand truck. This position requires constant bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Pillow Line Prep - This area prepares shells, active cores, and pillow bags. This position is responsible for pillow compliance, stamping, and quality checks. Constant standing and the ability to lift up to 50lbs is required.
• Sewer - Utilizes a single needle industrial machine to stitch closed pillows, ensuring they are meeting speed, accuracy, and quality requirements.
• Machine Operator - Safely operates pillow and/or mattress machines and is responsible for basic daily preventative maintenance of assigned machines. This position requires you to know and engage in the entire production process. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Mattress Assembler - Orients foam, joins foam components with adhesive glue, apply FR socks and sew shut, apply mattress cover, feed finished mattress in to mattress compress/roll machine, remove rolled mattress, box and palletize finished product.
• Utility - This role involves general housekeeping and organization in the production department. Responsibilities include emptying mobile trash dumpsters, maintaining roller buggy bearings, recycling metals and cardboard, and notifying staff when trash compactors are full. The position also requires operating a baler for corrugated materials.

This job description is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Production Operator may be required to perform additional duties, as well as be tasked with special projects as needed.
 

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Success in this role is about more than technical knowledge—it's about mindset, ownership, accountability, and how you show up for your team and the business.
 

Our Core Values
We look for team members who are:
Hungry – Motivated, driven, and eager to grow.
Humble – Team-first and open to feedback.
Curious – Always learning and looking for better ways to work.
Clever – Resourceful problem-solvers who think critically.
Committed – Dependable and accountable to results.
Humanitarian – Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed.
 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Must be willing to work mandatory overtime when needed
• Must be willing and able to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must be able to pass all safety training tests
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including large open production areas with exposure to heavy machinery and motorized vehicles. The role may involve working in extreme temperatures, a fast-paced and noisy setting, and handling occasional high-pressure or stressful situations.

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in operations within a factory environment is preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift or pallet jack is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience operating an industrial sewing machine is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with sourcing foam, fibers, threads, and boxes is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and processes is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Why Join BEDGEAR®?

At BEDGEAR®, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond a traditional production role. You'll work alongside teammates across manufacturing and operations, help produce innovative sleep products, and play an active role in building a culture centered around engagement, accountability, innovation, and growth.

We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other.

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Physical Demands
Appropriate work intensity level:
☐ Sedentary
☐ Light
☐ Medium
☐ Heavy
☐ Very Heavy

Learn more at bedgear.com.