Chemical Assistant

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 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.

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.

The Chemical Assistant will perform various manual and administrative tasks to set-up and assist in the production of polyurethane foam. Operate a computerized panel board, cut off saw and relieve other operators. Assist in operation of foam machine. Mix chemical formulations.

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.

• Review formulation sheet provided by supervisor to produce polyurethane foam.
• Operate computerized panel board, cut off saw and relieve other operators.
• Mix chemical formulations.
• Transport product and materials with lift truck.
• Read, count and mark foam buns.
• Perform necessary duties to load and unload chemicals when needed.
• Responsible for following environmental and DOT guidelines.
• Follow established procedures in maintaining production equipment.
• Responsible for process control.
• Record process variables at all stations.
• Follow established work instructions.
• Responsible for inspecting conveyor and pour machine from beginning to end as well as clean up.
• Assist with pouring line step up within specifications of production needs.
• Assist with disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling the equipment.
• Properly drum and label chemical waste maintaining inventory documentation.
• Operate metal cutting saw / pipe threader as needed.
• Operate hoist as needed.
• Eligible to train as a Hazmat Team Member responding to and cleaning up chemical spills if they occur following written guidelines of the Hazardous response Procedures.
• Clean and maintain respirator when needed in required area according to respirator program guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in work area.

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

• Good mechanical aptitude.

• 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…