About this Warehouse Operator III role at Sleep Number
Sleep Number® is the leader in personalized sleep wellness. Backed by almost 40 years of innovation, Sleep Number has helped more than 16 million people achieve their best sleep. We are guided by our purpose – improving lives by personalizing sleep. This is exemplified through our 3,000+ purpose-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our fully integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, and care at every step.
At Sleep Number, you’ll be part of a team redefining what’s possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable firmness, pressure relief, and temperature-balancing comfort that adapt to customers’ changing needs, night after night, year after year. Our people thrive in a culture where purpose, innovation, and customer experience drive every decision. Join us and help shape the future of sleep wellness.
Position Purpose
The Warehouse Operator III is responsible for the safe, daily execution of tasks in the facilities operation. The Warehouse Operator III duties include picking, packing, prepping orders, product assembly, inventory processes housekeeping, and trash removal and recycling. In addition, executing receiving processes and audit both shipping and packing. Perform tasks as assigned while performing the processes of returns, forklift, staging, loading. The Warehouse Operator III will be trained to work in various areas to assist where needed. Lastly, this position is expected to backfill the production coordinator during times when the production coordinator is off work, duties can vary by site.
Primary Responsibilities
- Timely and accurately tasking, picking, packing, prepping, loading, receiving, and auditing of finished and unfinished goods
- Assist with training and onboarding of team members
- Perform all bed assembly and packing processes with a high level of quality
- Operate within Oracle WMS using hand-held scanner
- Perform 5S activities and general housekeeping duties
- Perform a variety of operational office and clerical duties
- Perform inventory counts and physical inventory as required
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities
- Safely operate the balers to assist in mattress disposal
- Shipping and packing audit processes utilizing laptop and computer software.
- Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (including forklift)
- Perform all production coordinator job duties to include leading the team
Position Requirements
- 3-5 years previous experience in a warehouse/distribution or pick and pack operation preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- Powered Industrial Truck certification (Forklift)
- Previous Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred
- Must be able to perform all functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and assembly operations
- Must be able work independently or within a team
- Make recommendations to improve processes and procedures in the department
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Able to take on responsibility for warehousing equipment and facilities for optimized processes
- Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Must be able to operate simple hand tools (i.e. utility knife, tape gun, etc.)
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook experience
- Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills
Working Conditions
- Ability to work in a warehouse or distribution environment with exposure to material handling equipment, moderate noise, some fluctuations in temperature and the use of safety equipment
- Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and perform repetitive bending and twisting motions
- Frequent walking and standing (up to 90%) may be required
- Must be able to stand 8.0 hours or more per shift
- Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends
Compensation
- $19.76 - $22.00 per hour
- Annual company bonus plan
Wellbeing
At Sleep Number, wellbeing isn’t a program—it’s part of who we are. We support team members and their families across emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, all anchored in sleep.
Along with competitive pay, eligible team members receive robust benefits such as medical, pharmacy, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and additional resources that promote lifelong wellbeing.
EEO Statement
Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We cultivate a workplace culture where everyone is valued, respected, and treated fairly.
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