Hose/Nozzle Utility Operator

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 Hose/Nozzle Utility Operator, 1st shift at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for monitoring before, during and after the process of combining chemicals to product foam for internal and external customers.

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 all employees on the pour line, the supervisor, manager and technical manager during the pouring process. This position works in a chemical environment with exposure to chemicals and temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as a Hose/Nozzle Utility Operator will include:

• Assist in Pre and Post production of pouring equipment
• Extensive cleaning of Pouring equipment.
• Determine serviceability of screens and other high-pressure equipment.
• Work in a chemical production environment with exposure to temperature changes and some unpleasant working conditions.
• Wiling to learn multiple positions of prime pouring
• Clean troughs and other related equipment
• Make trough hoses.
• Work with flattop operator on the other side of the tunnel to adjust flattop pans.

Skills/ Requirements

• Previous chemical experience preferred.
• Prior machine operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day-to-day operations and have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to pass a pulmonary test and respirator fit test on an annual basis.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Must be comfortable wearing PPE
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Hours: 5:30 am- 2:00 pm or depending on business needs
• Hourly Rate: $22.94-23.77

Non-Essential Functions:

1.Haz Mat Spill Team

2.Keep platform and work area clean

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

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. 

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.