Machine & Forklift Operator — 1st Shift, Growth & Quality

Carpenter Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine and Forklift Operator on 1st shift (typically 5am to 1pm) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for operating all equipment in the carpet cushion department and loading finished products while meeting production and quality standards for the department. The pay rate starts at $24.64 per hour and increases with department certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Machine operator experience required.
• Basic computer experience and SAP preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in the carpet cushion department and load finished products while meeting production and quality standards.
• Communicate with department and supervisor verbally and in writing.
• Move carpet cushion rolls with forklift safely during shift.
• Inspect visually for defects and plan workflow with lead or supervisor.
• Perform quality checks and read a tape measure.
• Load products into trailers and verify correct customer specifications.
• Scan products to load into the computer shipping system.

Job description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine and Forklift Operator on 1st shift (typically 5am to 1pm) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for operating all equipment in the carpet cushion department and loading finished products while meeting production and quality standards for the department. The pay rate starts at $24.64 per hour and increases with department certifications.