Operator A Consumer Products

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 openings for Machine Operators in the pillow department on 1st shift [6:00am - 2:00pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. These positions are responsible for operating assigned equipment per standards and/or coordinate line production to ensure all lines have what they need for orders to be produced in a timely manner with minimal downtime. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $23.93 to $24.85 per hour.

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 work within a normal production environment with interaction and communication with fellow employees, operator/lead person and area supervisor. This positions may also involve performing other positions in department on the line rotating within the department.

Additional Responsibilities of the Pillow Department Machine Operator will include:

• Operate the holepunch
• Operator the stockinet
• Perform quality checks on materials and finished goods
• Operate the pillow stuffer
• Zip and bag pillows
• Fold and label boxes
• Run tape machine
• Stack finished goods boxes
• Run labels
• Place scrap foam pieces in the baler
• Help with monthly inventory
• Will complete daily production reporting

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience Preferred.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• Must be able to stand the full work shift (8 to 10 hours)
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift without assistance
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to work in a team environment and assist co-workers
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, preferred

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. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at

1st Shift Hours: Typically 6:00AM - 2:00PM, Monday - Friday, Overtime will be required during upticks in production