Slitter Operator 1st Shift

Leggett & Platt; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, in Mississippi, seeks a production slitter operator to cut foam per customer specs on the slitting line. You will load blocks, set up the slicer, and monitor quality to meet exact measurements.

Must be at least 18, able to read work orders, maintain safety, and keep a clean, organized area while following procedures and completing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and able to perform all duties.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Receive work orders and gather foam blocks for slicing.
• Set up slicer to the correct measurements and adjust as needed.
• Operate slitter and cut foam according to specifications.
• Stencil and tag foam for next operations; maintain workflow.
• Transport sliced foam and paperwork to designated areas.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow all procedures.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance/Punctuality

Quality

Safety

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

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.

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.

Position Classification: Non-Exempt - Hourly

Job Summary

To slice foam by operating a slitting machine according 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.

• At the beginning of each shift, receive work orders from lead person what needs to be sliced.
• Gather foam blocks to be sliced and place on table; arrange foam within measurements on table.
• Set up slicer to correct measurements for slicing, make minor adjustments.
• Turn on slitter and slit foam
• Stencil customer information on foam when requested. Tag with info for next operation.
• Transport sliced foam and shop order copy to designated area when slicing is complete.
• Accountable for accurate slicing of foam
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area
• Practice proper safety techniques
• Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may include help from the maintenance department with necessary
• Follow all procedures and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested

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.

Education

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

Experience

• Good mechanical aptitude.

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.

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 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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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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