Mattress plant in Watertown closes permanently, leaving workers 'blindsided'

Mattress plant in Watertown closes permanently, leaving workers 'blindsided'

A mattress manufacturing facility in Watertown abruptly shut down Monday, leaving dozens of employees without work just weeks before the holidays.The Corsicana Mattress plant, formerly known as Symbol Mattress, posted a sign on the door of its South 12th Street facility stating "Permanently closed as of Monday November 17th." Jeff Checots, who worked at the plant for 7.5 years, said the closure came without warning."No warning just complete blin…