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2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated • Fort Smith, AR • 6h ago

Date:Mar 25, 2026

Location: Fort Smith, AR, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

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.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: 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 (https://beddingcomponents.com/)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (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.) o Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material to and from designated areas in the facility. o Moving goods packed on pallets or in crated around the storage/productionsareas.

o Stacking goods in the correct areas, following inventory control instructions.

o Checking loads are secure

o Stacking empty pallets

o Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and

lubricating equipment.

o Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines.

o Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.

o Dumping material into machine hoppers

o Dump thrash into compactor.

o Complete all necessary paperwork with a high level of accuracy.

o Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area.

o Practice proper safety techniques.

o Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may

include help from the maintenance department when necessary.

o Follow all procedures and guidelines.

o Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

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.Education and Experience:

? High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

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 mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

? Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

What to Do Next

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.

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 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 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, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/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

Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith Job Segment: Warehouse, Machinist, Forklift, Equipment Operator, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Engineering

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