Operator A Bedding - Floater/Relief Operator - Full-time

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 1st Shift 'Floater/Relief Operator' at our Temple 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 schedules.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. 

Job Summary:

Floater position that will be 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 schedules.

Position Scope:

Maintains daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outline by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Skills/Requirements
Education: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.

Experience: On the job training is provided, prior machine experience is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications: Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.  
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
Must have have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to read and complete the labeling process.
2. Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe working environment.
3. Must be able to operate the machinery proficiently according to customer specifications and the daily production schedule.
4. Conducts quality checks to ensure product meets all specifications.
5. Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
6. Inputs pertinent data into the SAP system.
7. Must be able to make machine adjustment when necessary.
8. Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure

Non-Essentials Functions:

1. Assists with inventory, as required.
2. Other duties as assigned by management.

Competencies:
1. Ethics-Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
2. Adaptability-Adapts to change in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events.
3. Attendance/Punctually- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibility are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
4. Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
5. Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and material properly.

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.