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Forklift Operator

Leggett & Platt
Fort Smith, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

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.

 

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.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: 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

 

 

 

Job Title: Forklift Operator-Peterson Chemical Technology 

Position Classification: Non-Exempt - Hourly

 

Job Summary:

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials to and from the production floor.

 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material to and from designated areas in the facility.
  • Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage/production area.
  • Loading and Unloading Trucks
  • Managing the Shipping and Receiving schedule.
  • Checking incoming and outgoing shipment.
  • Stacking goods in the correct areas, following inventory control instructions.
  • Checking loads are secure
  • Stacking empty pallets
  • Assist in unloading tankers.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork with a high level of accuracy.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area.
  • Practice proper safety techniques.
  • Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may include help from the maintenance department when necessary.
  • Follow all procedures and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

 

Education:

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

Experience:

  • Good mechanical aptitude. One year of Logistics 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 produ

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