Horizonal Slitter 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 Horizonal Slitter (Operator A) on 2nd shift at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for cutting foam materials used in bedding/mattress fabrication process.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Slitter Operator, you will be expected to operate the slitter to ensure maximum usage of bun/sheet stock material with a minimal generation of trim material.

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 schedule.

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to read and complete the labeling process.

2. Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe working environment.

3. Must be able to operate the machinery proficiently according to customer specifications and the daily production schedule.

4. Conducts quality checks to ensure product meets all specifications.

5. Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.

6. Inputs pertinent data into the SAP system.

7. Must be able to make machine adjustment when necessary.

Experience: On the job training is provided, prior machine experience and forklift is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.

Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.

Your additional responsibilities will be cross trained to operate other cutting machines in the department. Other tasks as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills and Requirements

• Some computer knowledge and use
• Navigate through (SAP) to complete/check daily orders
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure
• Perform basis math skills
• Safely operate a forklift
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Non-Essentials Functions

1. Assists with inventory, as required.

2. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Work Hours: 3:15pm-11:45pm or depending on business needs

Hourly Rate: $22.02-$22.75 with $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts.

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.

Education

• High School or better

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