Forklift Loader & Trailer Checker – 1st Shift

Carpenter Canada Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking a Checker/Loader - Forklift Operator to unload/load trucks, perform final quality checks, and load trailers per customer requirements.

This full-time, 1st shift role requires safe forklift operation, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will read English labeling, obtain a forklift certification, and collaborate with management while maintaining a clean, organized work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in shipping and/or receiving preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Must take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must obtain Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Some computer skills and ability 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 follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload/load trucks and perform final quality checks on finished products.
• Load trailers per customer requirements and ensure proper sequencing.
• Operate a forklift to move material in loading areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Record and track information in the inventory control system.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Inventory control system

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking a Checker/Loader - Forklift Operator to unload/load trucks, perform final quality checks, and load trailers per customer requirements.

This full-time, 1st shift role requires safe forklift operation, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will read English labeling, obtain a forklift certification, and collaborate with management while maintaining a clean, organized work