Utility Person

L&P Bedding Group; Conover, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Bun Shipping Utility Person to support daily shipping, inventory, and material handling operations. Shift tasks are evaluated at the start of each day to prioritize duties and ensure smooth High-Bay and Looper activities.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 6 months in manufacturing, and willingness to learn crane operation. You will contribute to accurate counts, safe material handling, and timely shipment readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 months of experience operating heavy machinery preferred.
• Ability to lift and move foam products.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational needs at the beginning of each shift and determine priority tasks.
• Perform inventory responsibilities including tagging, scanning, locating, and counting bun inventory.
• Operate and monitor conveyors to assist with movement of foam.
• Operate the Looper crane to move, position, and organize foam inventory safely.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts and maintain proper documentation.
• Fill in for truck line employees and crane operators during absences to maintain continuity.
• Clear the pour line at the end of daily VISCO pours for the next cycle.
• Support shipping activities such as staging, labeling, pallet movement, and order preparation.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate workflow and address issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to maintain a compliant environment.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervision.

Skills

Task prioritization

Inventory control

Conveyor systems

Crane operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

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.

Job Summary:

The Bun Shipping Utility Person supports daily shipping, inventory, and material‑handling operations by determining priority tasks at the start of each shift and performing a wide range of duties that keep High‑Bay, Looper, and shipping activities running smoothly. (Monday - Friday, 4AM - 12PM)

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:

• Evaluate operational needs at the beginning of each shift and determine which job functions require attention for the day.
• Perform inventory responsibilities including tagging, scanning, locating, and counting bun inventory in both the High‑Bay and Looper areas.
• Operate and monitor conveyors to assist with the movement of foam throughout the High‑Bay and Looper.
• Operate the Looper crane to move, position, and organize foam inventory safely and efficiently.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Fill in for truck line employees and crane operators during absences, maintaining continuity of operations.
• Clear the pour line at the end of daily VISCO pours, ensuring the area is safe, clean, and ready for the next production cycle.
• Support shipping activities such as staging, labeling, pallet movement, and order preparation as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate workflow and address issues that arise during the shift.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to maintain a compliant and efficient work environment.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervision based on daily operational needs.

Education:

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

Experience:

• 6-months of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-months of experience operating heavy machinery, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks independently at the start of each shift.
• Experience with inventory processes such as scanning, tagging, and cycle counting.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems and material‑handling equipment.
• Ability to operate cranes or willingness to be trained and certified.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced production and shipping environment.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and handle foam products and materials.
• 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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• 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.

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