Material Handler LMATT (Must be able to Sew)

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 Company has an immediate opening for Material Handler 1st Shift Sewer in the Laminated Mattress department at our Temple TX manufacturing plant. 

Material Handler - Laminated Mattress - Temple, TX - 1st Shift 7:00 am Start time with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.

Works in a production/warehouse environment and is responsible for producing specific products(s) for external customers in an efficient, safe and production environment, meeting the demands established by a daily production schedule and customers specifications.

Position requires daily communication between operator, management, and all other employees in the department.

The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes and loud noise. Overtime may be required each day to complete the work scheduled for the day. Major challenges involve the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department

Skills/ Requirements

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Requires standing the entire shift of work.
• Must learn the different types of mattresses produced and the configuration of each.
• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English
• Must be able to shift and/or lift foam or mattresses that weigh between 35 to 90 lbs (with the help of another person as needed).
• Must fully understand quality standards as prescribed by management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Picking up trash and discarded product.
• Assists with monthly inventory, as required.
• If applicable, may learn to drive forklift.
• Need to have the knowledge and ability to sew

Skills/ Requirements

• Must have the ability to sew
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret a basic tape measure
• Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read/write English

Must be able to shift and/or lift foam or mattresses & boxes that weigh between 40 to 95 lbs each!

Starting pay:  $18.00/hour

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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment.