What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator A Bedding 1st shift position at Carpenter Company?
Job Summary:
Responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used to manufacture bedding 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.
Skills/Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency with basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use computerized production equipment.
- Ability to work 2nd shift hours (usually 2:30 pm -11:00 pm) flexible hours and overtime.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
- Prior machine experience is a plus.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
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 to produce product 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 downtime is kept to a minimum.
6. Inputs required data into the SAP system.
7. Must be forklift certified.
8. Must be able to make machine adjustments when necessary.
Assists with inventory, as required.
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-Able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events.
3. Attendance/Punctually- Is consistently at work and 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 an alternate plan.
5. Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
6. Safety and Security- Follows safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and material safely.
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.
Important Notes
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. Our Russellville Division employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.
Behaviors
Required- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Equal Opportunity Employer
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