Operator A Bedding - 2nd Shift

Carpenter Canada Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Operator A - Bed Toppers Mfg 2nd Shift in Temple, TX. You will operate saw machines to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.

Forklift certification may be required and will be provided. The role requires reading a tape measure, basic math, and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a basic tape measure.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on machinery.
• Ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator if needed.
• Able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam 35 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand labeling processes and read/write English.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, safe work environment.
• Operate Slitter saw within established standards.
• Verify proper equipment operation and report problems.
• Make manual adjustments based on product specs.
• Conduct quality checks on all materials to meet specs.
• Monitor equipment to minimize downtime.
• Record data into the recording system.
• Follow production schedules to cut foam slabs into usable components.
• Follow work instructions to maintain quality.
• Adjust cutting schedules for efficient foam usage.
• Communicate with management on labeling of cut blocks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic literacy & math

Computer skills

Instruction following

Flexible schedule

Maintenance capability

Forklift certification

Heavy lifting 35–50 lbs

Education

High School or better

Job description

15 Temple, 2611 N General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76501, USA

Pay or shift range: $24.17 USD to $24.83 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.

Description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Operator A - Bed Toppers Mfg 2nd Shift.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Operator A, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of several saw machines in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers. Forklift certification may be required and will be provided.

Position must maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and department personnel to make sure that the needs of all internal and external customers are met through scheduled cutting instructions.

The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure.
• 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 follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Must have the ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator, if needed.
• Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Operates Slitter saw within the established operating standards.
• Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.
• Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.
• Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Records pertinent data into the recording system.
• Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into usable components for internal and external customers.
• Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.
• Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.
• Must communicate with management to insure the proper labeling of cut blocks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

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

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

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