Operator A Laminated Mattress

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 A at our Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule. 

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As an Operator A you will maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outlined by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have good to above average mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure.
• Must have basic reading and writing skills.
• Must have computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays.
• Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operates a sophisticated computerized machine within the established operating standards.
• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English.
• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Verifies proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Makes manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.
• Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.
• Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Records pertinent data into the recording system.
• Follows a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.
• Follows work instructions to maintain quality requirements.
• Adjusts the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

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.