2nd Shift Operator A Bedding

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 immediate opening for a Operator A in our Bedding Department on 2nd shift [2pm to 10pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the operation of machinery that cuts and packages foam bedding products. This position will communicate with department manager and lead person for direction of material needing to be cut. This starting pay rate for this position is $23.93 to $24.85 per hour. There is also an additional seniority premium.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations of excellence. This successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operation of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization.

Additional responsibilities of the Slitter Operator will include:

• Creates and label all finish products and product that is determined to be stock.


• Uses order listing to determine sizes and amounts to cut.


• Operates all machines in bedding department including rail saw operator, slitter operator, forklift driver, and holepunch operator.


• Enters dimensions into control panel and sets other machine parameters.


• Verifies proper machine operations and checks output accuracy.


• Operates baler and ties bales.


• Wraps and packages product in polyurethane wrap


• Must be able to make machine adjustments when necessary while monitoring the equipment to keep downtime to a minimum.

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree Required.


• 2+ years manufacturing experience.


• 1+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must have the ability to read a interpret a tape measure.


• Basic Computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.


• May work overtime at the end of the shift or on Saturdays, as production demands during busy seasons