2nd Shift Mattress Line Kitter

Carpenter•Elkhart, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for Mattress Kitter in our Laminated Mattress Department on 2nd shift at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for producing specific products for external customers in an efficient, safe, and productive environment, meeting the demands established by a daily production schedule and customer specifications. This position is responsible for working as a team of line coordinators to ensure the production lines have all the foam needed to produce mattresses as scheduled per customer specifications. The successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operation of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization. This position will also involve learning the many varieties of mattresses manufactured by this department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree preferred
1+ years manufacturing experience preferred
1+ years of assembly experience preferred
Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge
Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds in a team
Ability to use a scanner and read the production schedule

Responsibilities

Driving Forklift
Stacking foam
Staging foam for the assembly line(s)
Learn all foam types and the recipe for each type of mattress
Assist with monthly inventory as needed
Operate laminator, sock closer and banding machine
Build, sock cover and box mattresses in an efficient manner
Work in any position on the line when needed, including all associated machines on Inside or Outside Rotation
Cross train to learn how to run each kind of mattress
Fully understand the quality standards as prescribed by management and ensure correct procedures and the quality of products being produced
Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment
Work as a team to maintain value or order within the department