Forklift Loader & Trailer Checker — 1st Shift

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

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.