MACHINE OPERATOR

Leggettlogistics; Maryland; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Machine Operator to cut or slice foam to customer specifications. You will follow precise tickets, measure blocks, and ensure correct sizes while operating multiple machines. Attention to safety and quality is essential for this role.

Responsibilities include starting shift with guidance from the lead, maintaining housekeeping in the shipping area, and training new staff as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to perform essential duties.
• Ability to read and follow measurements, tickets, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Report to lead to determine items to cut or slit at shift start.
• Measure blocks and verify sizes before cutting; re-measure after cutting.
• Operate and change blades; maintain safe work practices.
• Assist in unloading machines and handling blocks from storage.
• Maintain orderly shipping area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator will cut or slice foam to customer specifications.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• At the beginning of each shift, report to the lead person to determine what needs to be cut or slit.
• Check all tags and measure each block before cutting to determine correct sizes.
• Assist unloading machines when needed.
• After cutting or slicing, re-measure to ensure proper size according to the ticket.
• Assist others in pulling blocks from the wall that can be used.
• If placing blocks on the wall, ensure they are marked with size and proper foam type.
• Change blades as needed -proper gloves required. Perform other duties as requested
  Practice good safety techniques
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in shipping area
• Must be able to cut foam using spec sheets.
• Must be able to run and operate all machines in the department.
• Must be able to fill in for any job required.
  Must continue to cross train as new machines come in.
• Must be able to train new employees on any job as needed.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Competitive Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Computer skills, must be able to read a tape measure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety- Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com