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 opening for Operator on 1st shift in the Pouring department at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. The Pouring Operator is responsible for the monitoring before, during and after the process of combining chemicals to produce foam for internal and external customers.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to communicate with all employees on the pouring line, the pouring supervisor, pouring manager, and the technical manager during the pouring process. This position works in a chemical environment with exposure to chemical and temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as an Operator will include:

• Set up for production.
• Take production equipment apart after it is used.
• Clean troughs and related equipment.
• Make trough hoses.
• Keep platform area clean and organized.
• Monitor paper and plastic during pours and help splice rolls.
• Take trim block to grinding.
• Haz Mat Spill Team.
• Respirator training. It may be necessary to wear a respirator during production.
• Work with chemicals.
• Work is performed in environments that may experience hot or cold temperatures depending on seasonal and weather conditions.

Skills and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior machine experience is a plus
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Forklift experience
• Must take and pass a pulmonary test on an annual basis.
• All Pouring Department new hires must pass an OSHA Emergency Response Team (ERT) physical and complete all training requirements needed for active participation on the plant Chemical Spill Response Team.
• Physical requirements and specific medical testing will be specified by the Company Consulting Medical Director and subject to change based on the hazards of the position and updated medical industry guidance.
• All new hires and transfer employees working directly with Isocyanates or Isocyanate containing materials requiring respiratory protection, or any other hazardous materials identified by the location hazard assessment must complete a baseline chest X-ray prior to starting work.
• All Current Pouring Department employees must complete an annual OSHA ERT Physical and all applicable annual training required for plant Chemical Spill Response Team members. The inability to pass the OSHA ERT Physical due to prohibitive medical conditions may result in the removal from Chemical Spill Team related duties, job transfer or possible separation from the Company. Job transfers and removal from positions that require working with and around hazardous chemicals will be made only after consultation with the Company Consulting Medical Director.
• All Pouring Department employees on the Chemical Spill Response Team or required to wear tight-fitting respirators as part of their normal job duties must be clean shaven prior to starting work each day. “Clean Shaven” will be defined by the Company Consulting Medical Director and/or third-party Medical Testing Company. Examples will be provided in training and located in company policy documents.

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.

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. To learn more, check us out at http://www.carpenter.com