Mattress Line Outside Rotation 2nd Shift

Carpenter•Elkhart, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for Mattress Line Outside Rotation 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 customers specifications. This position is responsible for working as a team of line coordinators to make sure the production lines have all of the foam needed to produce mattresses as scheduled per the customer specifications. The successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operator of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization. This position will also involve learning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
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

Responsible to learn the kitting area which includes the following: Driving Forklift, Stacking foam, staging foam for the assembly line(s).
Will 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.
Will 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.