Filter Press Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Leggett & Platt scores A on the Alion truth index.
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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 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.
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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.
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Shift/Hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 2-2-3 schedule
Week 1: Work Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday-Thursday, work Friday-Sunday
Week 2: Off Monday-Tuesday, work Wednesday-Thursday, off Friday-Sunday
We are seeking a Filter Press Operator to join our team at our Merit Steel location in Kouts, Indiana. This role will be responsible for operating and maintaining a filter press that separates and removes impurities from our industrial process.
So, what will you be doing as a Filter Press Operator?
- Responsible for start up and shut down of filter press system.
- Responsible for monitoring and operating sulfate and recovery tanks.
- Operate and maintain pumps.
- Promptly acknowledge, assess, and react to system/process alarms to ensure safety and continuity.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment, including cleaning the refrigeration coil, de-sludge, refill and charge acid tubs.
- Calibrate pH meters and log readings.
- Clean filter press and designated work areas.
- Perform all tasks assigned by Supervisor, prioritizing safety above all else.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Must be organized and able to multi-task.
- Must exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Committed to following established procedures to eliminate preventable mistakes and maintain high standards.
- At least one-year operating machinery in a manufacturing environment is required.
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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.
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