Foam Slitter Operator – 1st Shift, Forklift-Certified

Carpenter; Temple (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Operator A for Rolls Manufacturing on the 1st shift, starting at 10:00 am with overtime as needed.

The role focuses on operating Loop Slitter and Convolute machines to produce quality foam materials for external customers and meeting daily production schedules. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure, have basic math and computer skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and become a certified forklift operator.

Qualifications

• Must read a basic tape measure.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Must have the ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator.
• Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Operates the Loop Slitter and/or the Convolute within the established operating standards.
• Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.
• Prepares foam slab material, by cutting and gluing, as necessary, for loading material properly in the machines.
• Provides minor maintenance on the Loop Slitter
• Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.
• Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Records pertinent data into the recording system.
• Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.
• Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.
• Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.
• Must communicate with management to insure the proper labeling of produced rolls.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team communication

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Operator A for Rolls Manufacturing on the 1st shift, starting at 10:00 am with overtime as needed.

The role focuses on operating Loop Slitter and Convolute machines to produce quality foam materials for external customers and meeting daily production schedules. Candidates must be able to read a tape measure, have basic math and computer skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and become a certified forklift operator.