Bedding Foam Slitter Operator
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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 an Automated Slitter Operator in our Bedding Department on 2nd shift [2pm to 10pm] at our Elkhart, Indiana manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the operation of machinery that cuts and packages foam bedding products. This position will communicate with the department manager and lead person for direction of material needing to be cut. This starting pay rate for this position is $21.38 to $22.29 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour when working 2nd shift hours. The base pay will increase to $23.31 after being cross-trained within the department. There is also an additional seniority premium.Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations of excellence. This successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operation of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization.Additional responsibilities of the Slitter Operator will include:Creating and labeling all finished products and products that are determined to be stock.Using order listings to determine sizes and amounts to cut.Operating foam slitter machines.Entering dimensions into the control panel and setting other machine parameters.Verifying proper machine operations and checking output accuracy.Operating baler and tying bales.Wrapping and packaging product in polyurethane wrap.Being forklift certified.Making machine adjustments when necessary while monitoring the equipment to keep downtime to a minimum.#J-18808-Ljbffr