Carpenter jobs in Texas

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 an Operator A - Rolls Manufacturing - Temple, TX - 1st Shift Start time 7:00 am with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Operator A, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of a Loop Slitter and/or a Convolute machine to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.

Forklift certification required and will be provided.

Position must maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager and department personnel to make sure that the needs of all internal and external customers through scheduled cutting instructions.

The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes and loud noise. Major challenges include the ability to produce product based on internal and external customers demands and specification and operating a forklift in congested confined area where other forklifts are operating and other employees are working and walking.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure.

Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.

Must have some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations.

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.

Must have the ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator.

Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs