Carpet Cushion Loader — Forklift Operator (Full-Time)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking a focused and safety-conscious Checker Loader to support our production lines and act as a vital link between departments, managing raw materials and finished goods to keep operations running smoothly.

You will operate material handling equipment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring sharp spatial awareness and excellent teamwork. Initial 4–6 week training on 1st shift while the full team is onboarded.

Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend all facility labeling processes.
• Ability to navigate busy, high-traffic warehouse environments with precision.

Responsibilities

• Operates a forklift safely in confined areas alongside pedestrian traffic and other moving machinery.
• Drives a forklift traveling in reverse to transport products to their final destinations safely and efficiently.
• Loads transport trucks and trailers in the proper chronological order.
• Adheres strictly to the Carpenter Company safe stacking policy.
• Recognizes and respects all prohibited and restricted area requirements.
• Ability to physically handle, lift and maneuver rolls of carpet cushion.
• Maintains a neat, orderly, and safe work environment at all times.
• Performs other workplace duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

English communication

Labeling processes

Warehouse navigation

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Carpenter Co. is seeking a focused and safety-conscious Checker Loader to support our production lines and act as a vital link between departments, managing raw materials and finished goods to keep operations running smoothly.

You will operate material handling equipment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring sharp spatial awareness and excellent teamwork. Initial 4–6 week training on 1st shift while the full team is onboarded.