During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about their everyday Leggett life and their heritage.

We’d like you to meet Angelica Lemus! Angelica is an Inspector and has been at our Sponge Cushion branch for more than 23 years.

As an Inspector, Angelica determines if our carpet underlayment products are within quality limits by monitoring the appearance, thickness, and dimensions of the underlayment. She also records the thickness and weight measurements and submits samples for lab analysis.

“I enjoy my job very much. I like that I’m responsible for ensuring that our carpet underlayment is being produced at the highest level. I also enjoy working with my coworkers,” said Angelica.

“When it’s time to work, I arrive early each morning and sit in the breakroom. I like to take this time to mentally prepare for my day and ensure I have all my tools ready. After work, I go home and relax with my family. I enjoy cooking for them. I also like to spend time with my granddaughter, Genevieve.”

When sharing about her heritage, Angelica said, “To me, heritage is family, and I am proud of all of us.”

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about their everyday Leggett life and their heritage.

Meet Miguel Manriquez! Miguel is a Roll Packer and has been with L&P for five years.

“I am a proud Hispanic who works hard for his family. I enjoy working with my coworkers and upper management. L&P is like a second family to me,” said Miguel.

“At work, I do my daily exercises after clocking in. Then, I inspect the roll pack machine I will be working on throughout the night. Once everything is correct, I start rolling. When it’s time to go home, I clean my roll pack machine, organize the carts in my area if needed, and scan my production tags.”

Before and after work, Miguel prioritizes his family.

“I spend time with my family before work. After work, I take my kids to school and then rest.”

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about their everyday Leggett life and their heritage.

We’d like to introduce you to Maria Medina Alberto! Maria is currently an 0FC Operator and has been with L&P for 20 years.

“I pray before work. When I arrive at work, I communicate with the prior shift’s team to get an understanding of how the machines are doing and discuss anything I need to take care of. Throughout the day, I help where needed but mainly perform my role, which is feeding strands of foam into a machine. Before it’s time to leave, I work with my team to clean the area and leave it in good condition for the next shift.”

When asked what she enjoys most about work, Maria shared that she enjoys learning new things every day. When she’s not at work, she loves to spend time with her granddaughter.

“My granddaughter is my strength and motivation. After work, I spend time with her, and I feel like a child playing with her at the park.”

When sharing about her heritage, Maria said, “I am so proud to be Hispanic, and I feel blessed to be living in this country, even if it is not my country of origin. I love my first language, Spanish, and I feel proud to speak it.”

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about their everyday Leggett life and their heritage.

We’d like you to meet Andres Hernandez! Andres is a Crater Operator and has been with L&P for 21 years.

“I enjoy my job because it is very fast-paced and it makes my nights of 10 or 12 hours go by quickly,” said Andres.

“The first thing I do after clocking in is my daily exercises. Then, I inspect my machine and area. After that, I am ready to start crating units all night. When it’s time to go home, my partner and I start scanning our production tags and cleaning for the other shift so they can work in a clean and safe environment.”

When he’s not at work, Andres focuses on family and resting:

“Before work, I spend my time with my family, and after work, I go home and rest. During the weekends, I take my family out or have a get-together at my house so I can have everyone there because my family is very important to me.”

When sharing about his heritage, Andres said, “I am very proud of my Hispanic heritage! I am a hard worker, a survivor, and all I want is to give my family and myself what my parents couldn’t give me. All we want is the American Dream!”

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about themselves and their Hispanic heritage.

Meet Maria Urquieta. Maria is a custodian at Carthage Spring in Carthage, Missouri. She has worked for Leggett & Platt for two years.

“I enjoy cleaning, and the fact that I get paid for it is a plus. A clean environment is important, especially in our work, because it ensures everyone can do their job safely.

I am proud to get along with my co-workers and contribute to a positive work environment. I am also proud of my Hispanic roots. The annual celebration assures me that we are recognized for our contributions and appreciated.”

To learn more about the rich history, culture, and present-day stories of those who celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the National Park Service for a comprehensive list of resources.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about themselves and their Hispanic heritage.

Meet Diana Arciga. Diana is Operational Support at West Coast Furniture in City of Industry, CA. She is celebrating her first anniversary at Leggett & Platt.

“Thanks to the kindness of my branch managers and co-workers, I continue to learn and grow during my work-life journey.

One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is the opportunity to be exposed to the diverse departments within this corporation. I am proud that my paths led me to L&P.

During this month of celebrating the contributions, achievements, and heritage of Hispanic people, I wanted to share this message: Please do not feel discouraged because balancing life obstacles and work is not easy. Remain optimistic, and as long as you continue to work on communication, all of your efforts will be seen. With time, more opportunities will come.”

To learn more about the rich history, culture, and present-day stories of those that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the National Park Service for a comprehensive list of resources.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting a few of our employees to share their stories.

Maria Aguilar is a custodian at Ennis Spring in Ennis, Texas. In September, she will celebrate her third anniversary at Leggett & Platt.

“What I love most about my job are my co-workers. It’s important that I enjoy what I do and that I can provide for my family. I am most proud of my family.

I also have the opportunity to work with my ‘mijo,’ a Conveyor Operator, on the same shift.

My Hispanic heritage is important to me because Mexico celebrates independence in September, the same time the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month.”

To learn more about the rich history, culture, and present-day stories of those that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the National Park Service for a comprehensive list of resources.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about themselves and their Hispanic heritage.

Meet Adelso Vargas, a Material Handler at Carthage Spring in Carthage, Missouri.

“I genuinely enjoy working with my friends because they are not just co-workers. We have all become close in my six years here at Leggett & Platt. I also enjoy the shift work. It allows for a great work/life balance.”

Along with his Hispanic heritage, Adelso takes great pride in his ability to work and contribute. “I am most proud of my health because it allows me to keep working every day. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is important because we are noticed and make a difference in our work and communities.”

To learn more about the rich history, culture, and present-day stories of those that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the National Park Service for a comprehensive list of resources.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about themselves and their Hispanic heritage.

Meet Joann Garcia. Joann works in Accounts Payable at our Fort Worth Rebond facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

“There are many reasons I enjoy my job, but I would say the people I work with are what I enjoy most. I feel this is so important because for 22 years, I have looked forward to coming in every day and accomplishing my work.

Besides my grandchildren, Luka and Lyla, I am most proud of my Hispanic Heritage. It means I carry the strength of my parents, grandparents, and ancestors who faced challenges and barriers. They met these with the utmost courage so that I could have better opportunities.”

To learn more about the rich history, culture, and present-day stories of those that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out the National Park Service for a comprehensive list of resources.