Operator B - Laminated Mattress 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking an Operator B for 1st shift in Temple, TX. Start time 7:00 am with overtime as needed to meet daily production goals.

The role entails transporting unfinished and finished mattresses and related materials within the plant and to shipping areas. The Operator B will move materials between production staging and warehouse, operating forklifts in a busy environment, and will must communicate with management to ensure on-time completion.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment.
• Recharge batteries or propane tanks, as instructed.
• Understanding of the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and recognition of Prohibited and Restricted area requirements.
• Must be able to drive a forklift in reverse transporting finished and/or unfinished product to a specific location.
• Must operate a forklift in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Transport unfinished and finished product to specified locations to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Move raw materials to production staging area and finished mattresses to warehouse for shipment.
• Communicate daily with management and other department staff to coordinate work.

Skills

Labeling process comprehension

Work environment safety

Battery/Propane handling

Safe stacking policy understanding

Forklift operation in reverse

Safety compliance

Flexible/duties as assigned

Education

High School or better

Job description

Operator B - Laminated Mattress 1st Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: OPERA002896

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Temple, TX 76501, USA

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

This position is responsible for the efficient and safe transporting of unfinished and/or finished product or material for internal or external customers to specific locations for manufacturing, storing, or unloading to achieve the necessary results to meet a production schedule and/or shipping schedule.

As an Operator B you will work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment transporting raw materials to production staging area and transporting finished mattresses to a warehouse area for shipment to external customers. This position requires daily communication between management and other employees in the department. It will require operation of a forklift in congested, confined areas where other forklifts are operating and other employees are working and walking.

Skills/Requirements

• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work environment.
• Recharge batteries or propane tanks, as instructed.
• Understanding of the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and recognition of Prohibited and Restricted area requirements.
• Must be able to drive a forklift in reverse transporting finished and/or unfinished product to a specific location.
• Must operate a forklift in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• 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 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 .

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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