About this role
<p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We make life more comfortable.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As <em>The Components People</em>, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about the history of Leggett: </span><a href="https://leggett.com/history" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000">https://leggett.com/history</span></a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Bedding</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The world leader in bedding technology.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about Bedding Components: </span><a href="https://beddingcomponents.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000">L&P Bedding Group</span></a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Job Title: </b>Machine Operator</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Position Classification:</b> Hourly</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Job Summary:</u></b> The Machine Operator will cut or slice foam to customer specifications.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience:</u></b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</u></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">At the beginning of each shift, report to the lead person to determine what needs to be cut or slit.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Check all tags and measure each block before cutting to determine correct sizes.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist unloading machines when needed.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">After cutting or slicing, re-measure to ensure proper size according to the ticket.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist others in pulling blocks from the wall that can be used.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">If placing blocks on the wall, ensure they are marked with size and proper foam type.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Change blades as needed -proper gloves required. Perform other duties as requested<br> Practice good safety techniques</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain good housekeeping practices in shipping area</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to cut foam using spec sheets.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to run and operate all machines in the department.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to fill in for any job required.<br> Must continue to cross train as new machines come in.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to train new employees on any job as needed.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Education:</u></b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Experience:</u></b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Computer skills, must be able to read a tape measure</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><u>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</u></b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Attendance/Punctuality</b> - Is consistently at work and on time.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Quality</b> - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Quantity</b> - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Safety</b> - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good attention to detail.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em>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.</em></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em>Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veteran / Disability Employer</em></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="color:black">For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at </span></em><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect-us.mimecast.com%2Fs%2FywbaCmZ0WWf5PMkVSGj69T%3Fdomain%3Dprivacy.leggett.com&data=05%7C01%7Cspalthorp%40elite-cs.com%7Cc5c6892b9e9a46b7ffea08daa0a00d1f%7Cb12ef8952edf4160905bfb6932c080f0%7C0%7C0%7C637998906522116501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Cs5D3FKMNABSGHXCXViqsfDByC4rvvqOdjK5Gx530Mk%3D&reserved=0" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><em>http://privacy.leggett.com</em></a></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>What to Do Next</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Our Values</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Our Commitment to You</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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!</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p> <p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at </span><a href="http://privacy.leggett.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">http://privacy.leggett.com</span></a></span></span></p>