Mattress Kitter

Position Summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for Mattress Kitter in our Laminated Mattress Department on the 1st shift (6:00 am start time) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for producing specific products for external customers in an efficient, safe and productive environment, meeting the demands established by a daily production schedule and customer specifications. The pay rate for this position starts at $23.93 to $24.85 per hour.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. The successful candidate will be efficient at operating various pieces of equipment and determining the best material utilization. This position also involves learning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

• Learn the kitting area, including driving forklift, stacking foam, and staging foam for the assembly line(s).
• Learn all foam types and the recipe for each type of mattress.
• Assist with monthly inventory as needed.
• Operate laminator, sock closer and banding machine.
• Build, sock cover and box mattresses efficiently.
• Work in any position on the line when needed, including all associated machines on inside or outside rotation.
• Cross train to run each kind of mattress.
• Fully understand the quality standards as prescribed by management and ensure correct procedures and quality of products being produced.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment.
• Work as a team to maintain value and order within the department.

• High‑school diploma or general education degree (preferred).
• 1+ year manufacturing experience (preferred).
• 1+ year assembly experience (preferred).
• Ability to use computerized equipment in day‑to‑day operations and computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds in a team.
• Ability to use a scanner and read the production schedule.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre‑employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, a generous profit‑sharing plan, and much more. Long‑term career opportunities are available in a stable industry and clean working environment. Tuition reimbursement is offered after one year of service. Employees at the Elkhart branch average over ten years of service with the company.

1st Shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm with overtime as production demands.

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