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 1st Shift VCC Operator in the Furniture Mfg. Department at our Tupelo/Verona, MS manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacture of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. As an hourly VCC Operator, the successful candidate will be expected to communicate on a daily basis with multiple levels of Company personnel and most importantly with the Managers, Supervisors and employees in the manufacturing plant. The VCC Operator works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Additional responsibilities of the VCC Operator position will include:

• Operate a contour cutter to ensure maximum usage of bun/sheet stock or rolled fiber with minimal generation of trim.
• Must be able to operate the machinery proficiently according to customer specifications and daily production schedule.
• Input cutting programs on VCC machines and process cutting operations accordingly.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment.
• Conducts quality checks to ensure products meet all specification.
• Communicate needs to saw and index operators.
• Inputs pertinent data into the SAP system.

Skills/ Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills.
• Ability to backup other operators (F&K, slitter and saw).
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be forklift certified.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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