Operator A Consumer Products
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
Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for Machine Operators in the pillow department on 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. These positions are responsible for operating assigned equipment per standards and coordinating line production to ensure orders are produced in a timely manner with minimal downtime.
The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $23.93 to $24.85 per hour.
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
- Rotate within the department to perform other positions on the line as needed
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)
Schedule
1st Shift: Typically 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Overtime will be required during upticks in production.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Generous profit-sharing plan
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
- Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry
- Clean working environment
Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.