Material Handler (Furniture Mfg)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Wrapper on 1st shift. This role supports foam parts assembly, materials handling for machines, and keeps the work area clean and organized to meet production and shipping schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading/writing/math, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and be comfortable working a Monday–Friday schedule 7:00am–3:30pm. On-the-job training is provided; SAP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• 1+ years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• On the job training is provided.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations.
• Must be able to read and interpret tape measure.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a continuous fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Responsibilities

• Assemble foam parts and assist the machine operator with materials for the machines.
• Maintain the department/area in a clean condition free of debris.
• Communicate with supervisors and production personnel daily.
• Keep a well organized work area to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Perimeter edge foam manufacturing and packaging.
• Wrap, seal, and label foam according to customer specifications.
• Print stock and shipping labels or enter production figures into SAP.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Use air blowgun for housekeeping purposes.
• Operate hot glue machine to seal packaging material.
• Dispose of departmental waste to keep area clean.

Skills

Reading

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Tape measure reading

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17.05 USD to $17.32 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MATER001189

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 Material Handler/Wrapper on 1st shift at our Mount Airy, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling foam parts, assisting the machine operator with materials for the machines and maintaining the department/area in clean condition free of unnecessary material and/or debris.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. 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.

Your additional responsibilities as a Material Handler will include:

• Perform quality check process by measuring material and ensuring that it matches the specification on each label
• Perimeter edge foam manufacturing and packaging
• Wrap, seal, and label foam according to customer specifications and customer quantities
• Print stock and shipping labels or enter production figures into SAP
• Help perform routine simple maintenance on machinery
• Use air blowgun for housekeeping purposes
• Operate hot glue machine to seal packaging material
• Ensure work area is clean and orderly by disposing of departmental waste

Skills and requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• 1+ years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• On the job training is provided.
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations.
• Must be able to read and interpret tape measure.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a continuous fast- paced environment with attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Pay rate: $17.05 to $17.32

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.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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