Utility Operator Carpet Cushion - Labeler 3rd Shift

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 Utility Operator- Labeler - Temple, Tx - 3rd Shift, Start time 7:00PM.

As a Utility Operator- Labeler, you will bridge the gap between production and logistics by coordinating daily manufacturing schedules and ensuring flawless product identification. In this dual-focused role, you will analyze customer demand to plan daily operations while managing the precision labeling finished goods destined for immediate shipment or warehouse storage. Initial 4–6-week training on 1st shift while full team is onboarded. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

Job Description:

• Create loop set numbers and coordinate the overall production program.
• Communicate directly with the loop slitter operator to signal size changes on the line.
• Print appropriate shipping and stock labels for each program, applying them to rolls once wrapped and ready for warehousing or customer shipment.
• Input data into the computer system, accurately tracking production counts, cut rolls, and slab numbers within SAP.
• Read, fully comprehend, and execute the standard labeling process.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills / Requirements

• High school or GED
• Ability to use a computer for daily data entry, perform basic math, and accurately read a tape measure.
• Strong verbal and written skills to share info, listen well, and follow instructions.
• Ready to handle schedule changes, shift adjustments, and unexpected workflow delays.
• Drive to meet production targets while maintaining high accuracy and checking your own work.
• Strict adherence to safety rules, proper tool usage, and prompt reporting of workplace hazards.
• Respectful team player who stays calm under pressure and maintains strong attendance.

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.