Join our team as a Full-Time Carpenter and play a key role in enhancing the customer experience at IKEA. Your creativity and craftsmanship will be essential in leaving a lasting impression that aligns with our renowned brand. Responsibilities: • Create and build engaging in-store media to ensure our product ranges are presented effectively, reflecting the IKEA visual identity. • Utilize sustainable practices by consciously managing materials and resources, focusing on recycling and reusing wherever possible. • Contribute to the overall aesthetic and functionality of our store environment to enhance the shopping experience for customers. If you are passionate about woodworking and design, and seek to make a positive impact in a dynamic retail setting, we invite you to apply!
See More Details >>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 Backfiller on 3rd shift at our Longview, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for filling pillows / cushion ticks (covers) with natural feather, down or polyester fiber products. Lifting on a repetitive basis is required with this position. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. Skills/Requirements • * Ability to read and interpret work orders • Fill fiber and feather backs and seats • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Maintain stead work pace in a high-volume department • Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure • Perform basis math skills Additional Responsibilities: • Hold tick (cover) over the port to allow the blowing of filler material into the pillow / cushion ticks. • Weigh each filled pillow / cover on a scale to maintain quality standards based on customer specifications. • Move the filled ticks (covers) to the end closing area to enclose the openings. • Learn how to enclose the pillows / cushions using the enclosing (sewing) machine. • * Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required. Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 pm-5:00 am depending on business needs Hourly Rate: $19.57-20.13 per hour with $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts. No agencies or phone calls 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>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 3rd shift F&K Operator (Machine Operator) at our Longview, NC manufacturing facility. As an Operator A, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of several saw machines in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers. This position works in a normal manufacturing environment with constant exposure to temperature changes and different noise levels. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read a basic tape measure. Have basic reading, writing and math skills. Some computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations. Able to follow written and verbal instructions. Able to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to perform minor maintenance on the machinery. Ability to become a Certified Forklift Operator, if needed. Able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift • Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice* Skills/Requirements Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment. Operates slitter saw within the established operating standards. Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance. Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications. Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications. Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum. Records pertinent data into the recording system. Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into usable components for internal and external customers. Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements. Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam. Must communicate with management to insure the proper labeling of cut blocks. Other duties as assigned by management. Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment and machine operation preferred Hours: Sun - Thurs, 9:00pm - 5:30am depending on business needs Hourly Rate: $21.33- $22.03 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential No agencies or phone calls 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a significant presence in Hickory, NC, and projects an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,511 per week in Hickory, with an annual overtime average of $287. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
