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 Company has immediate openings for a Clerk, Receiving/Forklift - Temple, TX - 1st Shift - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. 8:00am - 4:00pm

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 with management, excel in customer service skills, and work well independently.

This position will be responsible for unloading incoming trailers and route material to appropriate locations. This includes maintenance items and UPS/LTL deliveries. Verify and document materials received in SAP computer programs or by manually generating paperwork for accounting purposes. Obtain a Certificate of Analysis on all raw materials delivered and inspect all raw materials. Unload returns from branches and customers and unload material from vendors and deliver to appropriate departments.

This position will work in a production/warehouse environment and is exposed to temperature changes. Operates a forklift in congested confined area where other forklifts are operating and other employees are working and walking.

This position requires lifting and pulling of heavy packages and driving forklift. Position requires daily communication between various department personnel, plant management and vendors as to the status of unloading and receiving process. Responsible for verifying the count on all items received.

Minimum Qualifications:

a: Read and interpret a tape measure.

b: Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift.

c: Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills are necessary.

d: Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.

e: Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice.

f: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

g:Must be able to go through hazard waste handling training

h: High School Diploma or GED.

Other Essential Functions:

• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Recharge forklift batteries as instructed.
• Understanding of the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and recognition of Prohibited and Restricted area requirements.
• Must be able to drive a forklift in reverse transporting finished and/or unfinished product to a specific location.
• Must be able to operate a forklift in confined areas and where employees are working an walking.
• Must operate a forklift in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

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