Forklift Inventory Control

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 immediate openings for a Forklift Operator in our Laminated Mattress Department on 2nd Shift [2pm to 10pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for to communicate with line workers, leads, supervisors, and managers to ensure the correct materials are staged and ready to use ahead of time with no downtime. The hourly starting pay rate for this position is $23.93 to $24.85 per hour. There is also a $2.00/hr shift premium when working 2nd Shift hours.

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 maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and other employees in the department and will spend the majority of the time on a forklift. This position will also involve learning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

Additional Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Must be able to read and understand the labeling process.
• Must be able to understand the daily schedule and to keep accurate inventory of all Raw and Finished Goods material items.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Must learn the different types of mattresses produced and the configuration of each.
• Will be responsible for the transporting of Raw Material and Finished Goods into/out of Racks, on Pallets, or box cubes to production lines or specified staging areas with a forklift.
• May need to be able to maneuver and lift materials and finished products weighing up to 50 pounds individually (in a team lift up to 90 pounds with other operators), depending on position.
• Will print sales orders docs, scan and apply labels.
• Will properly use the Manual and robot stretch wrapper to wrap BIB box cubes with corner boards.
• Must maintain Value of Order and organize the storage areas.
• Must fully understand quality standards as prescribed by management.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, have strong organization skills, quality and attention to detail.

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• One year manufacturing experience
• One year of assembly experience preferred.
• Must have basic reading and math skills
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to lift mattresses in a team with other operators, up to 90 pounds the entire production shift.

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

Important Notes

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. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us!  To learn more, check us out at

2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm start (work 8 - 10 hours per shift, overtime work depending on production schedule)