Material Handler Carpet Cushion

Carpenter Co.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Richmond, VA seeks a Material Handler for the Carpet Cushion Department to move, store, and track materials and finished goods. You will operate forklifts, read labels, and conduct quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior manufacturing experience, and basic reading, writing, and math skills. Compensation starts at $21.42 and tops at $22.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing, chemical, or production experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move material within the plant.
• Pull raw/finished materials from inventory.
• Label blocks for future use and maintain organized storage.
• Operate a forklift in confined areas with other forklifts and pedestrians.
• Follow department layout for storage locations and labeling process.
• Read and write in English and conduct quality checks.
• Maintain a neat, safe work environment and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Punctuality

Dependability

Quality

Quantity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Detailed description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for one (1) Material Handlers in our Carpet Cushion Department, at our Richmond Plant location (2400 Richmond Highway, Richmond VA 23234). Material Handlers are responsible for the efficient movement, safe transportation, storage, and tracking of materials and finished product within our facility. Furthermore, this position will utilize measuring tools, basic math and compute, complete paperwork, and conduct quality checks. Material Handlers are expected to communicate to department Supervisor, lead, and production personnel.

This position is Monday through Friday, 1st Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm). Additionally, in order to meet production needs, all employees in our manufacturing industry are expected to work more than 8-hour shifts and on weekends (if needed).

Compensation for this rate begins at $21.42 and tops at $22.97 an hour

Essential Functions

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick up, move, or load material in support of Carpet Cushion operations, as necessary, from production area and/or to the loading docks.
• Pull raw/finished materials from inventory/stock area.
• Properly label all partial blocks for future use.
• Operate a forklift in confined areas where other forklifts are operating and where employees are walking and working.
• Follow the Carpet Cushion department layout plan for proper storage locations.
• Read and completely understand the labeling process.
• Read and write English.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have prior experience in manufacturing, chemical, or production environment.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Team Work; Attendance and Punctuality; Dependability; Quality, Quantity

Equal Opportunity Employer

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