2nd Shift Mattress Kitter – $23.93–$24.85/hr + Shift Premium

Carpenter Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Elkhart, IN is hiring a Mattress Kitter for 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:00pm). You will help ensure foam availability for mattress production, operate laminators and banding equipment, and build mattresses to customer specs in a safe, efficient plant environment.

Preferred candidates have a High School diploma, 1+ years in manufacturing/assembly, and the ability to read a tape measure. Forklift certification is required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree preferred.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1+ years of assembly experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds in a team.
• Ability to use a scanner and read the production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Learn the kitting area including forklift operation, foam stacking, and staging for the line.
• Learn all foam types and the mattress recipes.
• Assist with monthly inventory as needed.
• Operate laminator, sock closer and banding machine.
• Build, sock cover and box mattresses efficiently.
• Work in any position on the line and cross train to run different mattresses.
• Understand and adhere to quality standards as prescribed by management.

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Elkhart, IN is hiring a Mattress Kitter for 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:00pm). You will help ensure foam availability for mattress production, operate laminators and banding equipment, and build mattresses to customer specs in a safe, efficient plant environment.

Preferred candidates have a High School diploma, 1+ years in manufacturing/assembly, and the ability to read a tape measure. Forklift certification is required; SAP experience is a plus.