Leggett & Platt · 1 week ago
Production Associate (4x10 days)
Carthage, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLeggett & Platt is a leading supplier in the residential products industry, dedicated to enhancing lives through quality products and rewarding careers. The Production Associate role involves operating production machines, ensuring product quality, and participating in continuous improvement projects.
FurnitureManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
The job is a standing/sitting job requiring the operation of an extruder machine
The operator is responsible for producing quality product and must be able to identify such. If necessary, the operator must be able to notify appropriate person to fix machine
Performs any other duties required in pursuance of the function of this position or as directed
Trouble shoot problems
Start machines
Change nozzles, nozzle tips, nozzle bands and barrel bands
Basic knowledge of hand tools and use
Qualification
Required
Sets up and controls operation of single or multiple production machines for the process of manufacturing products
Must work overtime when necessary
Must be able to work in teams on continuous improvement projects
The job is a standing/sitting job requiring the operation of an extruder machine
The operator is responsible for producing quality product and must be able to identify such
If necessary, the operator must be able to notify appropriate person to fix machine
Performs any other duties required in pursuance of the function of this position or as directed
Trouble shoot problems
Start machines
Change nozzles, nozzle tips, nozzle bands and barrel bands
Basic knowledge of hand tools and use
Sufficient dexterity and mechanical understanding to operate an automated machine
Ability to understand instruction both verbal and written
This includes the ability with proper training to follow construction blueprints and document ongoing processes
Sufficient aptitude to identify proper product quality
Ability to lift objects not to exceed 70 pounds
Ability to roll drums weighing 500 pounds
Basic understanding of and full compliance with all standard safety practices
The willingness to be involved in ongoing skills improvement classes and efforts of which are included TS-16949, Kaizen, and SMED
Company
Leggett & Platt
Leggett & Plat, which pioneered sleep technology when it introduced its bedspring more than 125 years ago.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-03-25Post Ipo Debt
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dennis Park
Sr. Vice President
Scott Douglas
Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Secretary
Recent News
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