Job Description

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Mattress Dissembler

Full-Time/40 hours per week 

$15.00/hour

True North Goodwill is a nonprofit organization regionally headquartered in Duluth, MN whose mission is transforming lives for generations through learning and the power of work. We provide training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. Our mission is funded through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We are a group of nearly 300 mission minded employees in Northern MN & WI working as one. Each of us is essential to helping our community thrive and prosper. 

Goodwill offers a wide range of career pathways and growth ranging from entry-level to management in retail, transportation, mission services, and administrative/professional fields. By working at Goodwill, you can make an impact in your community. And we can show you how.

Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Why we are a great place to work?

• Competitive pay & benefits 
• Flexible work schedules to create a schedule that allows for a work/home balance. 
• Bonus incentive plans
• Retirement & 401K planning with company match (Up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program (Crisis counseling, financial planning, legal consultation, mental health counseling, wellness resources)
• Knowing you are part of making an impact in people’s lives
• Critical Illness and accident insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost, with voluntary and spousal coverage options
• A culture built upon our core values of: Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility, and Innovation 
• Career support and planning 

Job Summary

The Mattress Disassembler is responsible for taking apart mattresses, box springs, and furniture cushions.  Within this process he/she will follow the guidelines set for retaining and separating the recyclable materials from the disassembly process.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to change cutting blades in utility knives on a frequent basis during the work day.
• No minimum education requirement
• No minimum work experience requirement

Duties and Responsibilities  

• As per disassembly process:  Remove cover, all cotton, foam, and any other fabric materials.
• Contain the materials from #1 using appropriate carts and separating by fabric type.
• Stack mattress springs onto size appropriate container.
• Stack box springs onto size appropriate stacks.
• Meet or exceed production standards – 3.75 piece average per hour based on a two week period.
• When required, aid in the unloading of mattresses from customer trucks.
• Remove production tags from each mattress completed and hand into your Supervisor at end of shift.
• Maintain a clean work area - sweep work area at the end of each day. Bring garbage carts to the dock dumpster.
• Quality control of recycled materials:
• Toppers free of all metals or plastic.
• Foam free of all cotton, metals or plastic.
• Springs free of all fabrics.
• Operate sheer machine for removing metal from wood frames on box springs, when requested.
• Stack wood frame onto size appropriate stacks.
• Record keeping as required.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Department Manager.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

 Physical Requirements

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.   CONSTANT:  Stand and near vision.  FREQUENT:  Bend neck; talk/speak; walk and visual accommodation.  Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.   OCCASIONAL:  Rotate neck, static neck position; sit; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.

 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose, responsibilities assigned and capacity needed to perform this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, or skill that may be required.