Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Leggett & Platt; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Machine Operator II for the 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM) to cut foam to customer specifications. The role requires high school education or equivalent and preferred machine operation experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating foam flow, measuring blocks, training new employees, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the shipping area. Knowledge of reading tape measures and basic computer skills is needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Machine operation experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and perform basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate foam flow and orders throughout production.
• Report to shift lead to determine cutting requirements.
• Measure blocks to verify sizes and re-measure after cutting for accuracy.
• Assist unloading machines and handle blocks from the wall as needed.
• Train new employees on jobs as required.
• Practice good safety techniques and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Machine operation

Tape measure reading

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

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.

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

Job Summary

The Machine Operator II will cut or slice foam to customer specifications. (3rd Shift - Sunday - Thursday 11:00PM - 7:00AM)

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.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

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Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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