Material Handler/Forklift Carpet Cushion - 3rd Shift

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 3rd shift Material Handler/Forklift Driver. This position is located at our manufacturing plant in Temple, Tx. Join our dynamic production team as a Material Handler/ Forklift driver! In this role, you will be the driving force behind our warehouse efficiency, operating powered industrial trucks to keep our Carpet Cushion operations moving smoothly from the production floor straight to the loading docks. Initial 4–6-week training on 1st shift while full team is onboarded. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. Job Description: Operate forklifts safely within tight, high-traffic production areas and loading docks. Retrieve and transport raw materials and finished goods from inventory and stock locations to support Carpet Cushion operations. Organize inventory by following the department layout plan for proper material storage. Label materials accurately, ensuring all partial blocks are properly documented for future use. Maintain safety standards by keeping a neat, orderly, and hazard-free work environment. Perform additional tasks and related duties as assigned by the management team. Skills / Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Forklift experience or the ability to pass company certification. Basic computer literacy for inventory tracking and data entry. Measurement proficiency to accurately read and interpret a basic tape measure. Strong communication skills to read, write, and completely understand English instructions and labeling processes. Important Notes 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 who receive and accept a written offer of employment. Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable 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. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com (http://www.carpenter.com/) . Experience Required 1 year(s): Forklift Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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