Maintenance and Facilities Helper

Job Title: Maintenance and Facilities Helper

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager

Hours Available: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm EST (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly

Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range: $15.42 - $23.13 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 1

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If You’re Looking For a Career And Not Just a Job, BEDGEAR Provides a Work Environment That Accelerates Growth For All Its Team Members. Keeping Up With The Everyday Challenges Of a Fast-growing Consumer Goods Company Demands a Team Of All-in Players, Who Are Focused On Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Leadership, And Have a Growth-mindset. If You Want To Elevate Yourself Personally And Professionally, Surrounding Yourself With Others That Share The Same Values, Beliefs, And Behaviors Will Provide The Support And Extra Push To Reach New Heights And Smash New Goals. At BEDGEAR You Can Expect To Find Successful Teammates Who Exemplify Our Core Values Of Being

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR PERFORMANCE

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR is the brand of Performance that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

Summary: The Maintenance & Facilities Technician will ensure the smooth operation, safety, and upkeep of our facility and equipment. This role is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across production machinery, building systems, and facility utilities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions (include but not limited to):

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery, mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues as needed.
• Assist in facility maintenance projects, including installations, repairs, and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Support recycling initiatives, including material separation and waste management.
• Maintain interior and exterior facility conditions, such as lighting, HVAC systems, and general cleanliness.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Assist with inventory management of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Operate and maintain power industrial trucks (PIT) and other facility-related equipment.
• Support emergency response efforts, including inclement weather preparations and facility safety measures.
• Participate in annual training programs related to equipment operation, safety, and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational efficiency.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

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

Must Have

Ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; must be objective v. subjective; strong follow up skills; intrapersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills; coaching and mentoring skills; must have thorough understanding of company’s confidentiality agreement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years minimum experience in manufacturing facility maintenance
• Ability to work overtime as required
• 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 proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Computer savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office
  
  

Sensory Requirements: Should have working use of hearing and vision with or without the use of corrective lenses/hearing aids to be able to read paperwork, work on a computer screen, and frequently speak on the phone.

Environmental: Factory setting, large open area, exposure to heavy machinery and motorized vehicles, exposure to extreme temperatures, loud and fast-paced environment, and occasional stressful situations. Limited Climate Control.

Education/Experience/License Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• General mechanical aptitude
• 1-3 Years previous maintenance experience, in a manufacturing facility a plus
• Forklift operation and electrical experience a plus
  
  

Language Skills: English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Knowledge of an additional language(s) is a plus!

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic and algebra

Reasoning Ability: Solid understanding of branding and marketing communications strategies and tactics; excellent planning and problem-solving skills with limited resources; ability to effectively prioritize and project manage multiple assignments at any given time. Ability to use judgement to make important decisions.

Work Environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse setting. Loud and fast-paced environment, limited climate control.

Physical Demands

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

N

Never

O

Occas

F

Freq

C

Const

N

Never

O

Occas

F

Freq

C

Const

Lift/Carry

10 Lbs. Or less

x

Climb

x

11-15 Lbs.

X

Crawl

x

16-20 Lbs.

X

Reach

Above Shoulder

X

21-40 Lbs.

X

Reach Outward

X

41-50 Lbs.

X

Handling/Fingering

x

50- 100 Lbs.

x

Stand

x

Over 100 Lbs.

x

Push/Pull

Walk

X

12 Lbs. Or less

X

Sit

x

13-20 Lbs.

X

26-40 Lbs.

X

Drive

41-100 Lbs.

X

Automatic

x

Standard

Bend

X

Squat/Kneel

X

Twist/Turn

X

Type/Keyboard

x

Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

Key

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

BEDGEAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!