What are the responsibilities and job description for the Checker Loader Furn Mfg position at Carpenter Company and Careers?
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 1st shift Checker/Loader Furniture Manufacturing at our Ferdinand, IN, manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for Safely and efficiently unload/load trucks and perform final quality check on finished product and load on trailer per customer requirements.
Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to:
- Must be forklift certified.
- Load trucks in proper sequence.
- Check loading tickets.
- Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete.
- 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 area as necessary.
- Inspect trailers for damage.
- Run manifest and bills of lading.
- Handle finished goods up to 75 lbs.
- Lock out and chock wheels.
- Use computers to scan rolls.
- Read and interpret a tape measure.
Your additional responsibilities as Checker/Loader will include:
- Perform weekly/monthly inventory count.
- Material handle goods in staging area.
- Ensure that trailers are not damaged during loading.
- Make sure dock bays and outside dock is clean.
- Performs housekeeping on equipment and surrounding work area.
- Make decision if trailer is ok to load. May call supervisor/truck shop as needed.
Skills and Requirements
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.
- Must be forklift certified.
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.