Shipping Clerk

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 Shipping Clerk/ Dock Operator on 2nd shift at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will work closely with the lead person and coworkers to maintain efficient unloading, loading and raw material handling.

Maintain and support a high level of productivity within the department. 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 Quality Control, Department Manager and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being manufactured will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer.

This position will also involve learning the many varieties of mattress manufactured by this department.

Responsibilities

Learn all aspects of the dock to include unloading and loading of trucks/trailers. Learn paperwork process Learn the location of finished products in the staging area. Safe operation of forklift, forklift maintenance and all associated paperwork. Product labeling and quality inspection. Work in trucks/trailers in hot and cold conditions.

Learn to operate, empty, and clean all balers. Function under the pressure of a manufacturing environment. Skills/Requirements Will be required to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop and reach. Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure. Must have basic math skills to allow for figuring out best loading of trailers.

Organizational skills and ability to understand shipping labels and paperwork. Basic computer skills for understanding keyboard, mouse, and programs. Demonstrates safe working habits and attitude. Must have stable work history A minimum of 1 year forklift experience required Experience in manufacturing preferred Education High School Diploma or GED Work Hours: Monday- Friday 3:15 pm-11:45 pm (depending on business needs) Pay Rate: $22.

03 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential. 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

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.