Mattress Line Worker Inside Rotation 2nd Shift

About the Role

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. Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for a Mattress Line Worker in our Laminated Mattress Department on 2nd Shift [2pm to 10pm] 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. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being manufactured will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer. This position will also involve learning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and understand the labeling process.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Must learn the different types of mattresses produced and the configuration of each.
• Must be able to box, label & package mattresses per customer specifications.
• Must be able to build mattresses in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to feed toppers through the laminator, operate the sock closer and banding machine.
• May need to be able to maneuver and lift materials and finished products weighing up to 70 pounds (in a team lift with other operators), depending on position.
• Must be able to use hand scanner and read the daily production schedule.
• Must maintain Value of Order and organize the storage areas.
• Must fully understand quality standards as prescribed by management.
• Will assist with monthly inventory, as required.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• One year manufacturing experience.
• One year of assembly experience preferred.
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to lift mattresses in a team with other operators, up to 70 pounds the entire production shift.

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly starting pay rates: $22.79 to $23.76 per hour.
• Extra $2.00 per hour shift premium when working 2nd shift.
• 2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm to 4pm start (work 8 - 10 hours per shift, depending on production schedule).

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.