Material Handler

Carpenter Canada Co.; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. This role focuses on efficient and safe handling of unfinished and finished materials to ensure a smooth flow of goods through the plant.

The Material Handler will maintain daily communication with management and team leads, follow production routes, and adapt to changing instructions. The job is in a typical manufacturing environment with temperature variations and requires strong teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to read and follow instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Reading & writing skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

HS 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 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 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.

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 includingexcellent health insurance,generous profit-sharing plan,and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for ouremployees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offertuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. To learn more, check us out at http://www.carpenter.com

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