Machine Operator

Carpenter Co.; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. This role ensures an orderly flow of raw materials and finished goods by handling unfinished/finished product safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will work with department management and team members, read route slips, operate a forklift, and lift up to 50 lbs in a dynamic manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading/writing/math skills required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished product and inspect for quality and labeling.
• Read route slips and daily schedules to guide workflow.
• Place correct labels on packaged materials and ensure proper paperwork.
• Communicate with management and team leads daily about status.
• Assist other production areas as needed.

Skills

Reading

Math skills

Forklift

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Machine operator training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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 Material Handler at our Fogelsville, PA 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 operations excellence. The successful candidate will maintain daily communication with department management, team lead and other employees in the department. The position must produce product with varying cutting instructions based on production requirements. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Additional Responsibilities Of The Material Handler Will Include

• Receive finished product at the end of the line.
• Inspect finished goods prior to passing on to the next process.
• Place correct labels on packaged materials.
• Read and follow route slips and daily schedules.
• Complete all required paperwork correctly and accurately.
• Assist with other areas of the production area as needed.

Skills / Requirements

• 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 operate a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to be trained to be a machine operator.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.

Important Notes

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.

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. To learn more, check us out at http://www.carpenter.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

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