Forklift Operator (40168)
Forklift Operator (40168)
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Job Description
We make life more comfortable.
Leggett & Platts 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 & Platts 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 as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.
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.
Learn more about the history of Leggett: world leader in bedding technology.
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.
Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Position Classification: Non-Exempt - Hourly
Job Summary:
Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials to and from the production floor.
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:
Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material to and from designated areas in the facility.
Moving goods packed on pallets or in crated around the storage/productions areas.
Stacking goods in the correct areas following inventory control instructions.
Checking loads are secure
Stacking empty pallets
Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks battery and lubricating equipment.
Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines.
Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Dumping material into machine hoppers
Dump thrash into compactor.
Complete all necessary paperwork with a high level of accuracy.
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 when necessary.
Follow all procedures and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.
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 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 WorkTogether 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
Were 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 wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
