Material Handler
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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 2 openings for 3rd shift Material Handler at our Riverside, CA manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for efficient and safe transporting of unfinished and/or finished product or material by use of equipment, machines, computers and paperwork.This position works in a normal production/maintenance environment with exposure to temperature changes and loud noise. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will communicate with department supervisor, department operators and production personnel involving the need to transport supplies and finished product(s) to and from department on request. Maintain a well-organized storage area that is safely stacked and properly labeled to achieve the necessary results to meet production and shipping schedules. Your additional responsibilities as a Material Handler will include:

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick up and move material in support of operations, as necessary, from production area and the warehouse.
• Pull raw/finished materials from inventory/stock area.
• Properly crush manufactured foam prior to staging.
• Operate a forklift in confined areas where other forklifts are operating and where employees are walking and working.
• Follow the Warehouse department layout plan for proper storage locations.
• Able to read and completely understand the labeling process.
• Perform housekeeping on equipment and surrounding work area.

Skills and requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year prior forklift experience
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills

Pay depends on qualifications and experience. The Material Handler hourly rate starts at $25.14 per hour. 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. 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 notice from the Department of Labor.