Checker Loader Bedding 2nd Shift

Carpenter Agency • Temple, TX

98d • $21

About The Position

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! Checker/Loader - Forklift Operator - Loading Docks - Temple, TX - 2nd Shift Start time 4:00pm - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day. Carpenter Company has immediate openings for Checker/Loader Forklift Operator at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading/loading trucks; performing final quality checks on finished products and loading on trailer per customer requirements. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in shipping and/or receiving.
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Prior forklift experience, preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently unload/load trucks.
• Perform final quality checks on finished products.
• Load trailers per customer requirements.
• Communicate with management and excel in customer service skills.
• Ensure proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space.
• Recharge forklift batteries or propane tanks as instructed.
• Understand and follow safety procedures involving the loading of trailers.
• Use a manifest to load trailers properly.
• Report and recognize trailers that are in disrepair.
• Operate a forklift in confined spaces.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Input data into the computer system.
• Load trucks in proper sequence.
• Check loading tickets.
• Record and track information in inventory control system.
• Verify trucks have been loaded properly.
• Inspect trailers for damage.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate: $21.03/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Textile Product Mills
• Education Level: High school or GED