Job Description

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 on 2nd shift [typically 1pm to 9pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for operating all equipment in the carpet cushion department and loading finished products while meeting production and quality standards for the department. The pay rate for this position is $23.18 to $24.07. There is also an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for working 2nd shift.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate both verbally and written with the department and supervisor. This position will require the safe operation of a forklift along with computer use.

Additional responsibilities of this position will include:

• Manually load and drive a squeeze forklift
• Will lift and maneuver Carpet Cushion Rolls and packages of foam weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Watch for defects in the material
• Plan work flow with lead person or supervisor to ensure all required trailer are loaded
• Perform quality checks.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Load product into trailers
• Check product loaded in correct trailer per customer specifications
• Must be able to check multiple trailers at the same time
• Scan(with a hand scanner) products to load into the computer shipping system
• Will print labels, run manifest and bills of lading from computer
• Work Safely in a fast-paced environment
• Will read and understand Carpenter Co Truck Sheets

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree Preferred.
• Basic Computer experience required and SAP preferred.
• Forklift Experience required
• Must be able to train on 1st shift with normal hours of 5am to 1pm for at least 30 days

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.