Backfiller-3rd Shift

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another—all levels of the company collaborate, communicate, and constantly improve to achieve shared success.

About the role

This position is responsible for filling pillows and cushion ticks (covers) with natural feather, down, or polyester fiber products. Lifting on a repetitive basis is required. Employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret work orders
• Fill fiber and feather backs and seats
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Maintain a steady work pace in a high-volume department
• Read and interpret a tape measure
• Perform basic math skills
• Hold tick (cover) over the port to allow the blowing of filler material into the pillow or cushion ticks
• Weigh each filled pillow or cover on a scale to maintain quality standards based on customer specifications
• Move the filled ticks (covers) to the end closing area to enclose the openings
• Learn how to enclose the pillows or cushions using the enclosing (sewing) machine

Requirements

• High school education or GED
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required
• Some sewing (machine) experience (1 year)
• Pillow filling experience preferred (1 year)

Skills

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.57–$20.13 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 PM–5:00 AM, depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance
• Generous profit-sharing plan
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry and clean working environment
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service