2nd Shift Operator A Consumer Products

Carpenter • Elkhart, IN

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for Machine Operators in the pillow department on 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. These positions are responsible for operating assigned equipment per standards and/or coordinating 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, with an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for 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 work within a normal production environment with interaction and communication with fellow employees, operator/lead person and area supervisor. These positions may also involve performing other positions in the department on the line, rotating within the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required
• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure

Responsibilities

• Operate the holepunch
• Operate 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
• Complete daily production reporting

Benefits

• excellent health insurance
• generous profit sharing plan
• long-term career opportunities
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED