Job Description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Loader in our Shipping Department at our Taylorsville, NC foam fabrication plant. This position is responsible to perform final quality checks on finished product, load trailers by hand per customer requirements.

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 maintain daily communication with Shipping Department Manager and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being shipped will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer. This position will also require to record and track information in the inventory control system.

Additional Responsibilities of the Checker/Loader:

  • Load trucks in proper sequence.
  • Check loading tickets.
  • Chock wheels, 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 finish bedding goods up to 75 lbs.
  • Use computers to scan rolls.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills / Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree
  • One year manufacturing experience
  • Forklift experience preferred.  Must be able to successfully operate forklift.
  • Must be able to use computerized equipment in day to day operations and have computer knowledge.
  • Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.

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.

 

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