Operator A Consumer Products

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.

• 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

• 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!

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1st Shift

Hours:

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

Required

• Basic Computer knowledge

Preferred

• 3 year(s):
  Machine Operation Experience, preferred
• 1 year(s):
  Previous experience working at a fast pace
• 3 year(s):
  Manufacturing or assembly line

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Forklift Certified

Preferred

• SAP

Required

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group

Required

• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

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