2nd Shift Forklift Operator
Date: May 20, 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
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 ofeducation 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.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Smith
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Machinist, Warehouse, Forklift, Hydraulics, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Engineering