Checker Loader Carpet Cushion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Elkhart, Indiana is hiring a Forklift Operator (Checker/Loader) for the 1st shift. You will perform final quality checks on finished products and load them on trailers using a forklift, with manual handling as required by customer specifications.

This role requires a high school diploma, warehouse experience, forklift certification (or ability to obtain in-house) and a focus on safety in a fast-paced dock environment. Pay is $23.93–$24.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required
• One year of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred and must be able to become in house forklift certified
• Ability to use computerized equipment in day to day operations
• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math skills required
• Ability to work safe in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk up and down stairs

Responsibilities

• Manually load carpet cushion rolls and packages of foam weighing up to 80 pounds
• Drive a squeeze forklift to load carpet cushion rolls safely and efficiently on the docks
• Scan carpet cushion rolls with a hand scanner and check paperwork
• Print labels from a computer
• Run manifests and bills of lading from a computer
• Load and Check multiple docks simultaneously
• Communicate verbally and with hand signals to your co-workers that you work in close proximity to you on the docks in a high forklift traffic area
• Lock out trailers/chock wheels before unloading and unlock once loading is complete
• Assist with Inventory
• Other duties as assigned by your lead, supervisor or manager

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Flexibility

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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 Forklift Operator(Checker/Loader) in our Carpet Cushion Docks Department on 1st Shift [5am - 1pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible to perform final quality checks on finished product and load on trailers via forklift and handle the product by hand on the trailers per customer requirements. The pay rate for this position is $23.93 - $24.85 per hour.

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 maintain daily communication with Docks Supervisor, Department Manager, Docks Lead and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being shipped will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer.

Additional Responsibilities of this position:

• Manually load carpet cushion rolls and packages of foam weighing up to 80 pounds
• Drive a squeeze forklift to load carpet cushion rolls safely and efficiently on the docks
• Scan carpet cushion rolls with a hand scanner and check paperwork
• Print labels from a computer
• Run manifests and bills of lading from a computer
• Load and Check multiple docks simultaneously
• Communicate verbally and with hand signals to your co-workers that you work in close proximity to you on the docks in a high forklift traffic area
• Lock out trailers/chock wheels before unloading and unlock once loading is complete
• Assist with Inventory
• Other duties as assigned by your lead, supervisor or manager

Skills/ Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required
• One year of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred and must be able to become in house forklift certified
• Ability to use computerized equipment in day to day operations
• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math skills required
• Ability to work safe in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk up and down stairs

Shift Hours: 5am - 1pm normal schedule, may work up to 10 hours a day as production demands during overtime periods.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package includingexcellent 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. We also offertuition reimbursementto our employees after 1 year of service. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

SAP

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

warehouse or manufacturing

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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