Saw Operator

Reports To:

Sample Department Supervisor

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the following:

• Operate cutting equipment: Band saw, rotating knife saw and die press
• Cut material to standard sample size; adjust as required
• Maintain cut list schedule to sample inventory stock
• Pull roll stock per the schedule
• Load and Unload rolls as needed
• Maintain organization of roll stock and shelves
• Bagging cut samples properly following quality checks and requirements
• Stocking sample inventory

Qualifications:

Must haves for this position:

• Be able to read, write, and count correctly
• Basic Math, English, use a tape measure, weight scale, and micrometer
• Be able to follow both written and verbal work instruction
• Have good communication skills
• Be detail oriented
• Be able to change tasks, prioritize, and re-prioritize frequently and able to follow-up on work tasks as needed in a timely manner
• Be able to bend, twist, push, pull, and lift (Up to 50lbs; anything heavier than that should be a two-person lift)
• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when applicable
• Must work in an uncontrolled temperature environment
• Operate a pallet jack

Primary Duties:

• Cut material into samples to keep shelves stocked
• Responsible for communicating and assisting in the preventive and predictive maintenance of saw equipment
• Perform other job functions as directed by supervisor
• Quality check
• Assist Sample Clerk’s when needed

Quality:

• Adhere to material cut standards
• Review material after first cuts to inspect for quality of material

Safety:

• Must commit to creating a culture where partners are protecting partners- “You See Something, Say Something!”
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures listed in the Leggett & Platt Employee Handbook
• Report all incidents, accidents, and near-misses to your supervisor immediately
• Assist in recognizing, responding, reporting, and eliminating hazards and assuring safety compliance
• Must participate in:
  • On-the- Job (OJT) Training documentation
  • Use of CAR/PARs (Corrective / Preventative Actions)
  • Incident/Accident/Near-Miss Investigations to determine root cause
  • Use of required PPE
  • Participation in training events
  • Good housekeeping in the work area and entire company grounds
• Must understand and commit to:
  • No personal cell phone use on the production floor; Active cell phone use does not go beyond breaks and lunches
  • No horseplay, yelling, or violence in the workplace
  • No eating or open drinks are allowed on the production floor

Environmental:

• Commit to environmental preservation through:
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention
  • Participation in recycling initiatives
  • Proper use of waste containers
  • Participation in training events

Requirements:

You must be able to perform all job-related duties on or about: 90 days