Checker Loader
About the role
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? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? 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. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you! Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Checker/Loader in our Shipping Department on 1st Shift at our Riverside, California foam manufacturing plant.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently unload/load trucks
- Perform final quality check on finished product
- Load trailers per customer requirements
- Communicate with department coworkers, manager, company, and commercial drivers
- Work in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature change
- Major challenges include proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space
- Must be forklift certified
- Load trucks in proper sequence
- Check loading tickets
- Use forklift to load trailers as needed
- Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete
- Record and track information in inventory control system
- Verify trucks have been loaded properly
- Move stock in loading area as necessary
- Inspect trailers for damage
- Run manifest and bills of lading
- Handle finish bedding goods up to 75 lbs.
- Lock out and chock wheels
- Use computers to scan rolls
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree
- One year of manufacturing experience
- Prior forklift experience preferred
- Ability to become forklift certified
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Skills
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills
- Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
- Ability to use computerized equipment in day-to-day operations and computer knowledge
Pay
Pay depends on qualifications and experience; the hourly rate starts at $24.03 per hour.
Schedule
1st Shift