Gluer/Bonder

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 a Gluer on 3rd shift in our Longview manufacturing plant.  These individuals will assemble foam, fiber, and other sub-components into fabricated furniture cushions.  Hourly rate will be $20.20 per hour with a $1.00 differential for anyone who works 3rd shift. After 90 days the hourly rate will raise to $20.78. 

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence.  The successful candidate will be expected to assemble and adhere individual foam, fiber, fabric, and other sub-components into fabricated products (cushions).

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand instructions from the glue line coordinator, Supervisor, or Management.
• Follow work instructions to assure proper construction of mattresses.
• Adhere to established glue line production procedures.
• Assemble using specified gluing procedures, components into product according to customer requirements.
• Some cushions may be larger, awkward, or bulky, and weighing up to approximately 30-35 pounds.
• Clean gluing equipment and perform appropriate scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain steady work pace in a high-volume atmosphere. 

Skills and Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Gluer in fiber and foam preferred 
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, some weekends, and holidays. 
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. repeatedly throughout the entire shift.
• Must have stable work history

Non-Essentials Functions:

1. Assists with inventory, as required.

2. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Work Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9:00pm - 5:30am depending on business needs

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. 

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