Operator Bedding - 2nd Shift

Operator A Bedding - 2nd Shift

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Operator A - Bed Toppers Mfg 2nd Shift. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Operator A, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of several saw machines in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.

Forklift certification may be required and will be provided. Position must maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and department personnel to make sure that the needs of all internal and external customers through scheduled cutting instructions. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Must have the ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator, if needed.
• Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs

Skills/ Requirements

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Operates Slitter saw within the established operating standards.
• Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.
• Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.
• Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Records pertinent data into the recording system.
• Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.
• Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.
• Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.
• Must communicate with management to insure the proper labeling of cut blocks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

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.