Pouring Utility Operator

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 Pouring Utility Operator, 1st shift at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for monitoring before, during and after the process of combining chemicals to product foam for internal and external customers.

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 maintain daily communication with all employees on the pour line, the supervisor, manager and technical manager during the pouring process. This position works in a chemical environment with exposure to chemicals and temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as a Pouring Utility Operator will include:

• Set up and take apart equipment needed for production.

• Extensive cleaning of Pouring equipment.

• Determine serviceability of screens and other high-pressure equipment.

• Work in a chemical production environment with exposure to temperature changes and some unpleasant working conditions.

• Take production equipment apart after it is used.

• Clean troughs and other related equipment

• Make trough hoses.

• Work with flattop operator on the other side of the tunnel to adjust flattop pans.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Haz Mat Spill Team

• Keep platform and work area clean.

Skills / Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.

• Previous chemical experience preferred.

• Prior machine operating experience preferred.

• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day-to-day operations and have computer knowledge.

• Must be able to pass a pulmonary test and respirator fit test on an annual basis.

• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

Pay rate: $22.22 to $23.02/hr

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. Schedules may vary in length.

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.