Forklift Operator

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 2nd Shift Forklift Operator at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. This position will be responsible safely and efficiently unload/load trucks and perform final quality check on finished product and load on trailer per customer.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will maintain daily communication with department management, team lead and other employees in the department. The position must produce product with varying cutting instructions based production requirements. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Additional responsibilities of the Forklift Operator will include:

• Must be forklift certified.
• Load trucks in proper sequence.
• Check loading tickets.
• Lockout trailers after loading and unlock once loading is complete.
• Use forklift to load trailers as needed.    
• Record and track information in inventory control system.
• Verify trucks have been loaded properly.
• Move stock in loading area as necessary.
• Inspect trailers for damage.
• Run manifest and bills of lading.
• Handle finished bedding goods up to 75 lbs
• Lock out and chock wheels.
• Use computers to scan rolls.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.

Skills / Requirements

• Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.
• On the job training is provided. Prior experience driving a fork lift.
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations. 
• Must have have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be forklift certified.

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 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. To learn more, check us out at