2nd Shift Checker Loader Bedding

Carpenter • Elkhart, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Forklift Operator in our Bedding Docks Department on 2nd Shift [1pm - 9pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible to perform final quality checks on finished product and load on trailers via forklift and handle the product by hand on the trailers per customer requirements. One of the positions is also responsible for the Kanban area and keeping inventory level accurate. The pay rate for this position is $23.93 - $24.85 per hour with additional $2.00 per hour for working 2nd shift. 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 maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being shipped will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer. This position will also require to record and track information in the inventory control system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree preferred.
• At least one year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to become forklift certified.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform final quality checks on finished product.
• Load finished product onto trailers via forklift.
• Handle product by hand on trailers per customer requirements.
• Maintain the Kanban area and keep inventory levels accurate.
• Load trucks in proper sequence.
• Check loading tickets.
• Use forklift to load trailers as needed.
• Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete.
• Record and track information in inventory control system.
• Verify trucks have been loaded properly.
• Move stock in loading area as necessary.
• Inspect trailers for damage.
• Run manifest and bills of lading.
• Handle finish bedding goods up to 50 lbs.
• Lock out and chock wheels.
• Use computers to scan rolls.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance
• Generous profit sharing plan
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service

What This Job Offers

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