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Machine Operator II 1st or 2nd shift

Leggett & Platt
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Date
Jun 16, 2026
Location
Conover, North Carolina, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt

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.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: https://leggett.com/history


Bedding

The 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 Summary: The Machine Operator II will cut or slice foam to customer specifications. (1 position for 1st shift Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM and 1 position for 2nd shift Sunday - Thursday 3:00PM - 11:00 PM)


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:

  • Coordinates flow of foam and orders throughout production
  • At the beginning of each shift, report to the lead person to determine what needs to be cut or slit
  • Check all tags and measure each block before cutting to determine correct sizes.
  • Assist unloading machines when needed
  • After cutting or slicing, re-measure to ensure proper size according to the ticket.
  • Assist others in pulling blocks from the wall that can be used
  • If placing blocks on the wall, ensure they are marked with size and proper foam type
  • Change blades as needed -proper gloves required. Perform other duties as requested
    Practice good safety techniques
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices in shipping area
  • Must be able to cut foam using spec sheets
  • Must be able to run and operate all machines in the department
  • Must be able to fill in for any job required
    Must continue to cross train as new machines come in
  • Must be able to train new employees on any job as needed


Education:

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


Experience:

  • Machine operation experience strongly preferred
  • Computer skills, must be able to read a tape measure


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.


Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer


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http://privacy.leggett.com


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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

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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 http://privacy.leggett.com

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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