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! Checker/Loader - Forklift Operator - Loading Docks - Temple, TX - 1st Shift Start time 7:00am - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day. Carpenter Company has immediate openings for Checker/Loader Forklift Operator at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading/loading trucks; performing final quality checks on finished products and loading on trailer per customer requirements. 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 communicate with management, excel in customer service skills, and work well independently. This position will ensure the proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space; thus, requiring the safe operation of a forklift. • Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English. • Recharge forklift batteries or propane tanks as instructed. • Understand the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and the recognition of prohibited and restricted area requirements. • Must check and load trailers per customer requirements. • Understands and follows safety procedures involving the loading of trailers. • Must use a manifest to load trailers properly. • Must report and recognize trailers that are in disrepair and could harm the product being shipped. • Must have the ability to operate a forklift in confined spaces where other forklifts are working and other employees are working and walking. • Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification. • Must have the ability to drive a forklift in reverse hauling product to a final location in a safe and efficient manner. • Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment. • Must be able to input data into the computer system. • Other duties as assigned by management. Additional responsibilities of the Check/Loader Operator: • Load trucks in proper sequence • Check loading tickets • Use forklift to load trailers as needed • Record and track information in inventory control system • Verify trucks have been loaded properly • Move stock in loading are as necessary • Inspect trailers for damage • Forklift certified - will be certified by Carpenter Co. Starting pay rate: $21.03/hour Skills/ Requirements • A high school diploma or GED • Prior experience in shipping and/or receiving • Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment • Prior forklift experience, preferred • Must be detail-oriented • Must take initiative and be a self-starter • Read and interpret a tape measure. • Must obtain a Carpenter Company Forklift Certification prior to operating a forklift. M • Must have basic reading, writing and math skills. • Must have some computer skills and knowledge and be able to use a computer in day to day operations. • 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. 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. Education Preferred • High School or better in Other 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 >>Job Summary: Responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedules. Position Scope: Maintains daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outline by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes. Skills/Requirements Education: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED. Experience: On the job training is provided, prior machine experience is a plus. Minimum Qualifications: Must have good to above average mathematical skills. Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure. Must have basic reading and writing skills. Must have 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. Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Operates a sophisticated computerized machine within the established operating standards. • Must have good to above average mathematical skills. • Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English. • Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment. • 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 useable 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. • Other duties as assigned by management. Non-Essentials Functions: 1. Assists with inventory, as required. 2. Other duties as assigned by management. Competencies: 1. Ethics-Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. 2. Adaptability-Adapts to change in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events. 3. Attendance/Punctually- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibility are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 4. Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan. 5. Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 6. Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and material properly. Starting pay: $23.41/hour 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. Education Required • High School or better 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! Operator B - Short Block/A-Line - Temple, TX - 3rd Shift Start time 19:00 (7:00 pm) - with overtime as needed to complete the work for the day. Carpenter Company has immediate openings for an Operator B at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. 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 communicate with management, excel in customer service skills, and work well independently. This position will ensure the proper safe operation of a forklift/clamplift. Responsible for the efficient and safe transporting of unfinished and/or finished product or material for internal or external customers to specific locations for manufacturing, storing, loading or unloading to achieve the necessary results to meet a production schedule and/or shipping schedule. Communicates with department supervisor, department operators and production personnel involving the need to transport supplies and finished product(s) to and from department on request. The position works in a normal plant/warehouse environment with exposure to temperature changes. Operates a forklift in congested confined areas where other forklifts are operating and other employees are working and walking. Essential Functions: • Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English. • Recharge forklift batteries and propane tanks as instructed. • Understanding the Carpenter Company safe stacking policy and recognition of prohibited and restricted area requirements. • Operates a forklift in confined areas where other forklifts are operating and where employees are working and walking. • Must have the ability to operate a forklift traveling in reverse hauling product to a final destination in a safe and efficient manner. • Must have the ability to obtain a carpenter Company Forklift Certification. • Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment • Other duties as assigned by management. Starting pay rate: $21.03/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. 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Temple, TX, apprentices earn an average of $575 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,500 annually for experienced professionals.
