Material Handler & Wrapper - 1st Shift (Packaging & QA)

Carpenter 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 for 1st shift to assemble foam parts, assist the machine operator, and keep the area clean to meet production and shipping schedules.

The role requires a high school education or GED, 1+ year in manufacturing or on-the-job training, basic reading/writing/math, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading and math

Basic computer skills

Tape measure reading

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Material Handler/Wrapper for 1st shift to assemble foam parts, assist the machine operator, and keep the area clean to meet production and shipping schedules.

The role requires a high school education or GED, 1+ year in manufacturing or on-the-job training, basic reading/writing/math, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is needed.