Gluer/Bonder (Operator B)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

Carpenter Canada Co. in Hickory, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated Gluer to join our 3rd shift team. Your primary role will be to assemble foam, fiber, and other components into fabricated cushions while ensuring production goals are met.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a Gluer, be able to work flexibly, and possess a high school diploma or GED. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Gluer in fiber and foam preferred.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Stable work history is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand work instructions.
• Assemble foam and fibers into cushions.
• Clean gluing equipment and perform maintenance.
• Maintain a steady work pace in a high-volume atmosphere.

Skills

Gluer

Following written and verbal instructions

Teamwork

Flexible working hours

Lifting up to 10 lbs repeatedly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Glueron 3rd shift in our Longview manufacturing plant. These individuals will assemble foam, fiber, and other sub-components into fabricated furniture cushions.

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 assemble and adhere individual foam, fiber, fabric, and other sub-components into fabricated products (cushions).

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand instructions from the glue line coordinator, Supervisor, or Management.
• Follow work instructions to assure proper construction of mattresses.
• Assemble using specified gluing procedures, components into product according to customer requirements.
• Some cushions may be larger, awkward, or bulky, and weighing up to approximately 30-35 pounds.
• Clean gluing equipment and perform appropriate scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain steady work pace in a high-volume atmosphere.

Skills and Requirements

• Prior experience as a Gluer in fiber and foam preferred
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, some weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. repeatedly throughout the entire shift.
• Must have stable work history

1. Assists with inventory, as required.

2. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Work Hours

Sunday-Thursday 8:30 pm- 5:00 am depending on business needs

Benefits

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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