Operator B Carpet Cushion - Accumulator 3rd Shift

Carpenter Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Operator B/Accumulator on our 3rd shift. You will safely operate the Accumulator to cut foam slabs into components per production schedule and customer specs, perform quality checks, and rework as needed.

Initial 4–6 weeks of training on 1st shift will occur while the team is onboarded. You must be able to lift 35–90 lbs, read a tape measure, understand English labeling, and follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 35–90 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to read a basic tape measure and interpret measurements.
• Ability to read, write, and fully understand English labeling processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Accumulator to cut foam slabs per schedule and specs.
• Monitor equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure length and thickness specs.
• Rework any defective or damaged rolls.
• Communicate with management to ensure proper labeling.
• Maintain a neat, safe work environment.

Skills

Lift 35–90 lbs

Tape measure reading

English labeling

Follow instructions

Education

High School or better

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 B/ Accumulator (machine operator) on our 3rd shift team. This position is located at our manufacturing plant in Temple, Tx.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation of specialized manufacturing equipment. You will produce high-quality components and finished carpet cushion products for our internal and external customers, following a daily production schedule. Initial 4-6-week training on 1st shift while full team is onboarded.

Position Description

• Operate the Accumulator machine to cut foam slabs into usable components based on production schedule and customer specifications
• Monitor equipment closely to keep machinery downtime to a minimum
• Conduct quality checks to ensure all wrapped rolls meet length and thickness specifications
• Rework any defective or damaged rolls
• Communicate with management to ensure cut blocks are labeled properly
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment

Skills / Requirements

• Ability to lift carpet cushion rolls weighing between 35 to 90 lbs.
• Ability to read a basic tape measure
• Ability to read, write, and completely understand the English labeling process
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions

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. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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