Mattress Kitter

Carpenter Canada Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. seeks a Mattress Kitter for our Laminated Mattress Department in Elkhart, Indiana on 1st shift. The role supports external customers with efficient, safe production per schedule and specifications.

Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma, 1+ year manufacturing and assembly experience, and the ability to read a tape measure. Forklift and foam handling skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1+ years assembly experience preferred.
• Must read a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb regularly and 90 lb with a team.
• Ability to operate scanners and read production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Learn the kitting area including forklift operation, foam stacking and staging for lines.
• Learn foam types and mattress recipes.
• Assist with monthly inventory as needed.
• Operate laminator, sock closer, and banding equipment.
• Build, sock cover and box mattresses efficiently.
• Work in any line position as needed; cross-train on all mattress types.
• Adhere to quality standards and safe work practices.
• Maintain a neat, safe work environment and teamwork to meet production goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Assembly experience

Scanner operation

Reading a tape measure

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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 Mattress Kitter in our Laminated Mattress Department on 1st shift [6:00am start time] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for producing specific products(s) for external customers in an efficient, safe and productive environment meeting the demands established by a daily production schedule and customers specifications. This position is responsible for working as a team of line coordinators to make sure the production lines have all of the foam needed to produce mattresses as scheduled per the customer specifications. The pay rate for this position starts at $23.93 to $24.85 per hour.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operator of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization. This positionwill also involvelearning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

Additional Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Responsible to learn the kitting area which includes the following: Driving Forklift, Stacking foam, staging foam for the assembly line(s).
• Will learn all foam types and the recipe for each type of mattress.
• Assist with monthly inventory as needed.
• Operate laminator, sock closer and banding machine.
• Build, sock cover and box mattresses in an efficient manner.
• Work in any position on the line when needed, including all associated machines on Inside or Outside Rotation.
• Cross train to learn how to run each kind of mattress.
• Will fully understand the quality standards as prescribed by management and ensure correct procedures and the quality of products being produced.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment.
• Work as a team to maintain value or order within the department.

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree preferred.
• 1+years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1+years of assembly experience preferred.
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds in a team.
• Ability to use a scanner and read the production schedule.

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 our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offertuition reimbursementto our employees after 1 year of service. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

1st Shift Hours: 5:00am - 1:00pm with OT as production demands

SAP

Some Knowledge

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Ability to read and interpret a tape measure

1 year:

Manufacturing Experience

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