Job Title: Facility Utilities Operator

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Continuous Improvement

Hours Available: M-F 8:00 am-4:30 pm 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: $15.37 - $26.34/hour (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.

 

Job Summary: The Facilities Utilities Operator plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and safety of BEDGEAR’s Rock Hill facility. Assist with maintaining and cleaning the building. This position is considered a hybrid position, which will share responsibilities between facility utilities, janitorial/housekeeping, and the company's recycling initiatives. The Facilities Operator assists with project execution and ensures consistent adherence to cleanliness standards and recycling protocols across all work zones.

Essential Functions (Included but not limited to):

• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility's exterior weekly, including the truck and trailer area. Keep the area free of loose fiber, foam, and trash. Monitor and report trash compactor issues to management.

• Assist the utility worker/janitor in deep cleaning the office, customer service, and showroom.

• Assist in the collection, sorting, and processing of cardboard, plastics, foam, and other recyclable materials throughout the facility.

• Support the manufacturing department by sorting and collecting small scrap foam for reuse in the manufacturing process.

• Operate forklifts to move recyclable material bins, support small foam scrap collection, and transport items as required for internal reuse.

• Respond to facility emergencies, including water spillage and flooding, safety issues, broken glass, and equipment fluid spillage

• Assist with facility-related projects to include but not limited to painting of office and restroom areas, safety lines, floor safety notifications, and facility columns.

• Maintain clear communication with management and document tasks, issues, or maintenance outcomes via Limble, CMMS or other systems.

• Assist in setting up and breaking down company events, including furniture movement and space preparation.

• Perform monthly sectional cleaning of the facility's interior walls. Keeping them free of dust, cobwebs, and spider webs.

• Operate the floor sweeping machine to maintain the cleanliness of the facility floors.

• Maintain an open line of communication with management regarding the proper use of equipment and machinery.

• Participate in annual training (LOTO, Machine Operator, miscellaneous equipment, etc.)

• Assure only approved trash materials are placed in the compactor. Report issues to management.

• Support the baling of material.

• Must be able to continuously lift up to 50lbs.

• Additional duties as assigned.

 

Core Competencies (With Difficulty Levels):

• Attention to Detail (Level 3): Performs work thoroughly, identifying cleanliness issues and ensuring standards are upheld.
• Concern for Safety (Level 4): Recognizes and responds to potential hazards; maintains safe facility operations.
• Ensuring Accountability (Level 3): Fulfills commitments reliably and supports team effectiveness through independent task ownership.
• Planning and Organizing (Level 2): Manages schedules, recurring tasks, and supply levels for efficient daily operations.
• Adaptability (Level 2): Shifts focus fluidly between janitorial, utility, and recycling tasks in response to facility needs.
• Problem Solving (Level 3): Anticipates and responds to issues such as equipment blockages, cleanliness concerns, etc. Bases tasks/priorities off of daily facility needs.
• Collaboration (Level 3): Works with cross-functional teams. Communicates observations and supports team efforts during emergencies or shared initiatives.
• Information Management (Level 2): Enters updates into Limble CMMS and supports task tracking and compliance documentation.

 

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

 

Skills:

• Facility and grounds cleaning

• Forklift and floor sweeper operation

• Recycling and material sorting

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• Safety awareness and hazard response

• Time management and task coordination

• Physical stamina and manual labor endurance

• Communication and reporting (e.g., Limble system)

• Flexibility to support janitorial, recycling, and emergency needs

• Basic computer and documentation skills

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required
• 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

 

Preferred Education/Qualifications:

• 1-3 Years of previous maintenance experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of cleaning agents, recycling procedures, and workplace safety
• Must be willing to work occasional extended hours for facility events or urgent needs
• General mechanical aptitude
• Forklift operation experience is a plus

Work Environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse 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.

 

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	x
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!