Operator A Bedding - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another-all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Operator A - Bed Toppers- Temple, TX - 2nd Shift, Start time 4:00 pm with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day. 

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Operator A, you will be expected to be responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers. Forklift certification may be required and will be provided.

Position must maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and department personnel to make sure that the needs of all internal and external customers through scheduled cutting instructions.

The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Skills/ Requirements

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Operates Slitter saw within the established operating standards.
• Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.
• Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.
• Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Records pertinent data into the recording system.
• Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.
• Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.
• Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.
• Must communicate with management to insure the proper labeling of cut blocks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. To learn more, check us out at carpenter.com.