Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Brio Energy; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Machine Operator II for a 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 PM–2:30 AM) to cut and slice foam to customer specs. Overtime likely; must maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating foam flow, inspecting blocks, measuring with tape, loading/unloading, and cross-training on multiple machines. High school diploma and prior machine operation experience preferred; ability to read specs

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform this job.
• Experience operating machines and ability to read a tape measure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate foam flow and orders throughout production.
• Check tags and measure blocks before cutting to determine sizes.
• Report to lead at start of shift to determine what needs cutting or slit.
• Assist unloading machines when needed and re-measure after cutting to ensure size.
• Train new employees on various jobs as needed.

Skills

Attendance

Quality

Productivity

Safety procedures

Tape measure reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe, we offer a world of opportunities in areas such as business, information technology, and manufacturing.

We make life more comfortable.

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 span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, 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 II will cut or slice foam to customer specifications. (2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 6p - 2:30a, overtime likely and required - 10-12 hours days)

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:

• Coordinates flow of foam and orders throughout production
• 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

Education:

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

Experience:

• Machine operation experience strongly preferred
• 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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