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Short Block Operator 2nd shift

Carpenter Co.
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
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 Short Block Operator on 2nd shift [typically 3:30pm to 12am] at our Lakeland, Florida foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for operating machinery used in the foam manufacturing process, and operating a forklift to move foam buns throughout the warehouse. The Short Block Operator is responsible for meeting production and quality standards for the department. The pay rate for this position is $17.90 to $18.49.

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 in writing with the department supervisor and team lead. This position will require the safe operation of a forklift along with computer use.

Additional Responsibilities Of This Position Will Include

  • Perform length, thickness, and width quality checks with a tape measure.
  • Maintain efficient operation of the chop saw to include cutting foam slabs to proper length.
  • Identify and report conditions to supervisor or team lead that may affect the operation of the chop saw.
  • Must be able to read and understand cutting programs.
  • Perform length, thickness, and width quality checks with a tape measure.
  • Work Safely in a fast-paced environment

Skills/ Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree Required.
  • Basic Computer experience required and SAP preferred.
  • Forklift Experience required

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

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. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

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.

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