Operator A Consumer Products

Carpenter • Elkhart, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. This positions may also involve performing other positions in department on the line rotating within the department.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED