Machine and Forklift Operator Job at Carpenter Co. in Elkhart

Overview

Machine and Forklift Operator at Carpenter Co., located in Elkhart, IN, United States. This entry level position is open to job seekers with a Bachelor Degree. Job Vacancies in this Entry Level field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Responsibilities

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator and Forklift Driver on 2nd shift [typically 2pm to 10pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for operating all equipment in the carpet cushion department and loading finished products while meeting production and quality standards for the department. The pay rate for this position is $24 to $28 per hour plus Seniority Premiums.

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 both verbally and written with the department and supervisor. This position will involve a combination of machine operation and moving carpet cushion rolls which will require the safe operation of a forklift for part of your shift.

• Visual inspection of assigned machine
• Watch for defects in the material
• Plan work flow with lead person or supervisor to ensure proper product is ready for the next production task
• Perform quality checks.
• Proper operation of assigned machinery
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Minor machinery troubleshooting
• Load product into trailers
• Check product loaded in correct per customer specifications
• Scan products to load into the computer shipping system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree Preferred.
• 1+ year(s) manufacturing experience.
• Machine operator experience required.
• Basic Computer experience required and SAP preferred.
• Forklift Experience preferred.
• Must be able to train on 1st shift with normal hours of 5am to 1pm for at least 30 days

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Keywords : Elkhart jobs

Closed Date : 2025-10-26