Job Description

Who We AreWe are Family! For over 85 years, Sleepyhead has been dedicated to helping New Zealanders get a good night’s rest. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community.We are a family-owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family, essential to our success and some have even worked with us for over 50 years!We are part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer, operating across seven factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia.The OpportunityReporting to the Production Supervisor, and working as part of the foams conversion team, your responsibilities will include:Rotation of duties eg: Machine Operation, QA, AssemblyManual Handling – up to 30KgsConduct quality checks on all products and report any faults/concernsAlways follow safety guidelines and report any risks immediatelyAbout YouThe successful applicants will be hard-working team players and will be able to commit to permanent employment. In addition to this, you will be:An experienced FL operatorPhysically fit and capable of lifting to 30kgs Good time management skills and a solid attendance recordA willingness to learn and a can-do attitudeStrong attention to detailAny experience working with fabric/textiles will be highly regardedPrevious experience in Manufacturing is an advantage but not essentialOn OfferSkillsUpon completing training, you will contribute to manufacturing the best sleep solutions. You will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities to learn and grow your skills, with possible longer-term career options within the organisation. As well as:Subsidised CafeteriaCompetitive Rate with OvertimeConsistent hoursStaff discountsOnsite parkingThis is your chance to join our team, which has remained the market leader in the bedding industry for over 80 years. If this is the opportunity you want, don’t delay. Click on the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume!

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