Carpenter Co. Temple , TX 76502
Posted 3 weeks ago
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!
Checker/Loader
Forklift Operator
Temple, TX - 2nd Shift Start time 16:00 (4:00 pm) - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.
(will possibly train on day-shift for about 2 weeks
Carpenter Company has an immediate opening for Checker/Loader Forklift Operator in Carpet Cushion at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading/loading trucks; performing final quality checks on finished products and loading on trailer per customer requirements.
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 with management, excel in customer service skills, and work well independently.
This position will ensure the proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space; thus, requiring the safe operation of a forklift.
Essential Functions:
Recharge forklift batteries or propane tanks as instructed
Understand the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and the recognition of prohibited and restricted area requirements
Must check and load trailers per customer requirements
Understands and follows safety procedures involving the loading of trailers
Must use a manifest to load trailers properly
Must report and recognize trailers that are in disrepair and could harm the product being shipped
Must have the ability to operate a forklift in confined spaces where other forklifts are working and other employees are working and walking
Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification
Must have the ability to drive a forklift in reverse hauling product to a final location in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment
Must be able to input data into the computer system
Other duties as assigned by management
Additional responsibilities of the Check/Loader Operator:
Load trucks in proper sequence
Check loading tickets
Use forklift to load trailers as needed
Record and track information in inventory control system
Verify trucks have been loaded properly
Move stock in loading are as necessary
Inspect trailers for damage
Forklift certified - will be certified by Carpenter Co.
Skills / Requirements
A high school diploma or GED
Prior experience in shipping and/or receiving
Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Prior forklift experience, preferred
Must be detail-oriented
Must take initiative and be a self-starter
Read and interpret a tape measure
Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift
Must have basic reading, writing and math skills
Must have some computer skills and knowledge and be able to use a computer in day to day operations
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 be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English
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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment.
Carpenter Co.