Operator A Rolls Mfg

Carpenter Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Pre-employment drug testing

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX seeks an Operator A - Rolls Manufacturing to run a Loop Slitter or Convolute and produce foam components for external customers. You will follow production schedules, perform quality checks, and communicate with supervisors to keep operations aligned with safety and quality standards.

This role requires forklift certification, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to lift 35–50 lbs. The position offers health benefits and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• Must read a basic tape measure and understand measurements.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Loop Slitter and/or the Convolute within established operating standards.
• Verify proper operation of equipment and report problems to Supervisor/maintenance.
• Make manual adjustments based on product specifications.
• Prepare foam slab material by cutting and gluing for loading into machines.
• Conduct quality checks on all materials to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Follow the production schedule to cut slabs of foam for internal and external customers.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic reading/writing/math

Computer skills

Following instructions

Flexibility/overtime

Maintenance basics

Education

High School diploma or better

Tools

Forklift certification

Loop Slitter operation

Convolute machine operation

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 an Operator A - Rolls Manufacturing - Temple, TX - 1st Shift Start time 7:00 am with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.

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 a Loop Slitter and/or a Convolute machine to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.

Forklift certification 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 through scheduled cutting instructions.

The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes and loud noise. Major challenges include the ability to produce product based on internal and external customers demands and specification and operating a forklift in congested confined area where other forklifts are operating and other employees are working and walking.

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 be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Must have the ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator.
• 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 the Loop Slitter and/or the Convolute 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.
• Prepares foam slab material, by cutting and gluing, as necessary, for loading material properly in the machines.
• Provides minor maintenance on the Loop Slitter
• 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 useable 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 produced rolls.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Important Notes

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 who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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