Machine and Forklift Operator

3 weeks ago


Russellville, United States Carpenter Co. Full time

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 a Machine Operator/Forklift Driver in our Rebond Department on 1st shift at our Russellville, KY foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the grinding process.

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 communicate both verbally and written with the department and supervisor. This position will involve a combination of machine operation and moving carpet cushion rolls which will require the safe operation of a forklift for part of your shift.

Additional responsibilities of this position will include:

* Reads production schedule to determine product type and corresponding material to grind and mix
* Keep electronic and manual records of material being produced
* Pulls bales of trim from trim storage area, weighs bales and records weights
* Cuts strapping foam bales and loads into automated shredder
* Observes operation of the grinding process and verifies conformance of machine work to specifications
* Visually verifies correct material is staged and loaded into shredder
* Performs material handling
* Bales, weighs and identifies trim from slitting of other plant manufacturing processes

Skills / Requirements

* High School Diploma or General Education Degree Preferred.
* 1+ year(s) manufacturing experience.
* Machine operator experience required.
* Basic Computer experience required and SAP preferred.
* Forklift Experience preferred.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Important Notes

Highest production pay rate at plant after certification

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. Our Russellville Division 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.



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