Checker Loader Bedding

Carpenter Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking a Checker/Loader Forklift Operator at their Temple, TX plant. The role loads trailers, performs quality checks, and ensures efficient material handling. Candidate should read English, be safety-conscious, and able to work overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $21.03/hour. The job requires forklift certification and the ability to operate in potentially tight loading spaces, with good attention to detail and independent work habits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior shipping/receiving experience.
• Prior production or manufacturing environment experience.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-starting.
• Read/interpret tape measure and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload/load trucks and perform final quality checks on finished products.
• Load trailers per customer requirements and maintain proper trailer sequencing.
• Communicate with management and coworkers; provide good customer service.
• Operate forklift safely, including in confined spaces, and maintain a clean work area.
• Enter data into the computer system and use the inventory control system.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

Data entry

Tape measure

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory system

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!

Checker/Loader - Forklift Operator - Loading Docks - Temple, TX - 1st Shift Start time 7:00am - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.

Carpenter Company has immediate openings for Checker/Loader Forklift Operator at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading/loading trucks; performing final quality checks on finished products and loading on trailer per customer requirements.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate with management, excel in customer service skills, and work well independently.

This position will ensure the proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space; thus, requiring the safe operation of a forklift.

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Recharge forklift batteries or propane tanks as instructed.
• Understand the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and the recognition of prohibited and restricted area requirements.
• Must check and load trailers per customer requirements.
• Understands and follows safety procedures involving the loading of trailers.
• Must use a manifest to load trailers properly.
• Must report and recognize trailers that are in disrepair and could harm the product being shipped.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift in confined spaces where other forklifts are working and other employees are working and walking.
• Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification.
• Must have the ability to drive a forklift in reverse hauling product to a final location in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Must be able to input data into the computer system.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities Of The Check/Loader Operator

• Load trucks in proper sequence
• Check loading tickets
• Use forklift to load trailers as needed
• Record and track information in inventory control system
• Verify trucks have been loaded properly
• Move stock in loading are as necessary
• Inspect trailers for damage
• Forklift certified - will be certified by Carpenter Co.

Starting pay rate: $21.03/hour

Skills/ Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in shipping and/or receiving
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Prior forklift experience, preferred
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must take initiative and be a self-starter
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift. M
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer skills and knowledge and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

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 who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable 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. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Education

Preferred

• High School or better in Other

Equal Opportunity Employer

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