2nd Shift Dock Operator — Forklift, Shipping & Growth

Carpenter Canada Co.; Conover, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for Shipping Clerk/ Dock Operator on 2nd shift at our Hickory, NC manufacturing plant.

The successful candidate will work closely with the lead person and coworkers to maintain efficient unloading, loading and raw material handling. Responsibilities include forklift operation, product labeling and quality inspection, packing, and safe handling in hot or cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience and safe work habits are required.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure and perform basic math is required.
• Strong organizational and paperwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the dock to include unloading and loading of trucks/trailers.
• Check and load fiber, buns, compressed rolls, etc.
• Learn the location of finished products in the staging area.
• Safe operation of forklift, forklift maintenance and all associated paperwork.
• Product labeling and quality inspection.
• Work in trucks/trailers in hot and cold conditions.
• Learn to operate, empty, and clean all balers.
• Function under the pressure of a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for Shipping Clerk/ Dock Operator on 2nd shift at our Hickory, NC manufacturing plant.

The successful candidate will work closely with the lead person and coworkers to maintain efficient unloading, loading and raw material handling. Responsibilities include forklift operation, product labeling and quality inspection, packing, and safe handling in hot or cold conditions.