2nd Shift Operator A Consumer Products

About the role

Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for Machine Operators in the pillow department on 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the holepunch
• Operate 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
• Perform 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
• Forklift Certified, preferred
• SAP knowledge, preferred

Schedule

2nd Shift: Typically 2:00PM - 10:00PM, Monday - Friday. Overtime will be required during upticks in production.

Pay

The starting hourly pay rate is $23.93 to $24.85 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for working 2nd shift hours.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance
• Generous profit sharing plan
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry
• Clean working environment