Machine Operator - Bedding

Carpenter Canada Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Machine Operator at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. This role involves safely operating equipment to ensure materials meet customer specs within a dynamic production environment.

The ideal candidate will perform cutting, quality checks, handle trim material, and coordinate with the production team to minimize downtime. Training is provided on the job, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience as a machine operator is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting operations according to programs and customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks on materials to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
• Unload finished cut foam material and transport to next production area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to minimize downtime.
• Record pertinent information of programs.
• Operate baler to bale and secure trim material.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Basic reading, writing & math

Basic computer knowledge

Follow written and verbal instructions

Work with little supervision

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 Machine Operator 1st shift at our Fogelsville, Pa manufacturing plant.This position is responsible for the safe operation of aspecific piece of equipmentto ensure material complies with customer specifications.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outline by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities asthe Machine Operator will include:

• Perform cutting operations according to programs and customer specifications
• Perform quality checks on materials to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
• Unload finished cut foam material and transport to next production area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum
• Record pertinent information of programs.
• Operate baler - bale and secure trim material from baler.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills / Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as amachine operator.
• Specific on the job training is provided.
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
• Musthave basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Must be able to work flexible hours, some weekends, and holidays.

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.

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