Material Handler

Carpenter Co.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Altoona, PA is hiring first shift Material Handlers to ensure an orderly flow of raw materials and finished goods.

The role requires handling, packaging, labeling, and equipment operation on a fast-paced line with emphasis on safety and communication with supervisors and colleagues. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading/writing/math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished product at end of line and place in final packaging.
• Inspect finished goods prior to packaging and report defects or flaws, ensure correction before packing.
• Zip and/or bag product.
• Place correct stickers/inserts in or on boxes.
• Safely and efficiently operate line equipment.
• Fold and construct cardboard boxes.
• Label and box packaged product and prepare for shipping.
• Read and follow route slips and daily schedules.
• Complete all required paperwork correctly and accurately.

Skills

Reading & Math basics

Team communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

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 openings for first shift Material Handlers at our Altoona, PA, Consumer Products manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for efficiently and safely handling unfinished and/or finished product or material to ensure an orderly flow of raw materials and finished goods.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining best in class quality standards. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with department supervisors, department operators, and production personnel on a daily basis, and maintain a well organized work area that is safely stacked and properly labeled to achieve the necessary results to meet production and shipping schedules.

Additional Responsibilities

• Receive finished product at the end of the line and place in final packaging
• Inspect finished goods prior to packaging and report any defects or flaws and ensure correction before packing
• Zip and/or bag product
• Place correct stickers/inserts in or on boxes
• Safely and efficiently operate line equipment
• Fold and construct cardboard boxes
• Label and box packaged product and place on porta-racks or cube for shipping
• Read and follow route slips and daily schedules
• Complete all required paperwork correctly and accurately

Skills And Requirements

• Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school diploma or GED
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Ability to work in a continuous fast- paced environment with attention to detail
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

• We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and an outstanding Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation 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.*