Automated Shaft Line Operator

L&P Bedding Group; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Bedding Group is seeking a manufacturing operator to maintain automated cell production, perform machine changes, and assist with packaging and general duties in a fast-paced plant environment. The role requires reading prints, operating forklifts/cranes, and ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to process optimization and efficiency gains on the production

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have cooperative attitude and attendance.
• Must read and understand prints/drawings.
• Must operate a forklift and motorized crane.
• Must read basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Commitment to quality management and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production on all machinery within the automated cell to meet performance and quality goals.
• Perform basic tool changes and machine maintenance.
• Chamfer and load raw material onto bar feeders.
• Rework non-conforming product as needed.
• Assist in packaging and handling of finished products.
• Support Material Handler duties when possible.
• Report problems to the supervisor.
• Discontinue production if out of spec and notify supervisor.
• Record problems related to product/process.
• Control non-conforming product until corrected.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities and downtime.
• Propose solutions through designated channels and verify implementation.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Report to supervisor or management on issues.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team cooperation

Attendance reliability

Read prints/drawings

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Inspect tools usage

Quality and safety

Continuous improvement

Tools

Forklift

Motorized crane

Job description

Leggett & Platt Bedding Group is seeking a manufacturing operator to maintain automated cell production, perform machine changes, and assist with packaging and general duties in a fast-paced plant environment. The role requires reading prints, operating forklifts/cranes, and ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to process optimization and efficiency gains on the production