Machine Operator (2nd shift)

Carpenter Co. is the world's largest producer of comfort cushioning products successfully operating in Calgary, Alberta since 1977.

Carpenter Canada Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator - 2nd shift (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm) at our Calgary manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for the safe operation of assigned equipment or machine used in manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule.

The additional responsibilities as Machine Operator will include:

• Conduct pre use inspection of the assigned production equipment


• Follow work instruction and production schedule


• Operate assigned equipment safely


• Maintain relevant records in the SAP system


• Conducts quality checks as required to meet  customer's specification


• Print stock shipping labels or enter production figures into SAP


• Ensure all finished products are labelled correctly


• Operate heat bond iron to seal packaging material


• Perform basic maintenance of the equipment as required


• Perform housekeeping on equipment and surrounding work area.


• Help perform routine simple maintenance on machinery


• Ensure work area is clean and orderly by disposing of departmental waste.


• Practice Kaizen principles of continuous improvement

Skills and Requirements

• High School Education or GED


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills


• Able to read and interpret a tape measure


• Prior experience in a manufacturing working environment is an asset