Checker Loader Carpet Cushion

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 Forklift Operator(Checker/Loader) in our Carpet Cushion Docks Department on 1st Shift [5am - 1pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible to perform final quality checks on finished product and load on trailers via forklift and handle the product by hand on the trailers per customer requirements. The pay rate for this position is $23.93 - $24.85 per hour.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain daily communication with Docks Supervisor, Department Manager, Docks Lead and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being shipped will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer. 

Additional Responsibilities of this position:

• Manually load carpet cushion rolls and packages of foam weighing up to 80 pounds


• Drive a squeeze forklift to load carpet cushion rolls safely and efficiently on the docks 


• Scan carpet cushion rolls with a hand scanner and check paperwork


• Print labels from a computer


• Run manifests and bills of lading from a computer


• Load and Check multiple docks simultaneously


• Communicate verbally and with hand signals to your co-workers that you work in close proximity to you on the docks in a high forklift traffic area


• Lock out trailers/chock wheels before unloading and unlock once loading is complete


• Assist with Inventory


• Inspect trailers for damage


• Other duties as assigned by your lead, supervisor or manager

Skills/ Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required


• One year of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred


• Forklift experience preferred and must be able to become in house forklift certified


• Ability to use computerized equipment in day to day operations 


• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math skills required


• Ability to work safe in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to walk up and down stairs

Shift Hours: 5am - 1pm normal schedule, may work up to 10 hours a day as production demands during overtime periods.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us!  To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.