Machine Operator (Crane -2nd & 3rd Shift)

Leggett & Platt; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is hiring a Machine Operator for crane operation on 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will move and organize buns during foam production, ensure correct placement on the line, and scan inventory transfers.

The role requires attention to quality, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with the shift team. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform essential duties.
• Experience with overhead cranes and bun storage is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move and organize buns during foam production using a crane.
• Scan buns from and to inventory locations and track transfers.
• Inspect bun quality and report defects to supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping and assist with inventory.
• Follow safe operating procedures and communicate with supervisor.

Skills

Crane operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Written/verbal instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator (Crane -2nd & 3rd Shift)

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.

The Crane Operator performs various tasks necessary to move and organize buns during foam production and to store using an overhead crane. (2nd shift Monday - Friday 3p- 11p; 3rd shift Sunday - Thurday, 11p-7a)

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.

• At beginning of shift, get a Drop List and directions from the line operator as to which buns are to be pulled for shipping.
• Review bun inventory (by physically walking the bays) to determine where the buns are located and in what order to pull buns for shipping.
• Organize and issue buns from storage bays based on Drop List.
• Lift buns by crane placing buns on shipping line, visually check for quality and that bun is placed on line correctly and in order.
• Make note of any reclassifications of buns.
• Ensure all buns are scanned from and to inventory location.
• Follow safe operating procedures when operating crane.
• Track material transferred into department.
• Communicate with supervisor and other employees as needed.
• Check quality of buns. Record and report defects to supervisor.
• Assist with daily and monthly inventory.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in work area & equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

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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