Production Trainee

Leggett & Platt; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leitchfield is hiring for roles requiring machine operation and assembly line tasks. Ideal candidates should be able to read instructions, lift up to 40lbs, and prefer a high school diploma or GED. The starting wage is $17.80 plus production incentives. Join a team that values inclusiveness and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform force fitting or fastening operations.
• Able to work at different workstations based on production needs.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Tend machines such as rivet machines.
• Work on assembly lines with varying tasks.
• Meet physical demands of the position independently.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading comprehension

Climbing ladders

Lifting heavy parts

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, automotive componentsas well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

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

Hiring Wage $17.80 plus production incentive

• Tend machines, such as rivet machines, perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line
• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Work on assembly lines where tasks vary as parts move along the line
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Without assistance, individual must be able to meet demands of the positions such as climb ladders, lift parts up to 40lbs and perform various machine operations
• Prefer highschool diploma or general education degree (GED)

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

• 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.

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