Chemical Assistant
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Date:Jul 2, 2026
Location: Conover, NC, US
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.
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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.
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Job Summary:
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.
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 & Responsibilities:
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer
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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.
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