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Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Carpenter
Mount Airy, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

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 Material Handler (Forklift Operator) on 1st shift at our Mount Airy, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for moving finished and unfinished product within the production area.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with department supervisor to meet daily production scheduling. Must put safety first in a normal production environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major responsibilities involve moving product to continuously supply operation line(s).

Your additional responsibilities as a Forklift Driver will include :

  • Recharge forklift batteries or propane tanks, as instructed.
  • Inspect forklift before operation.
  • Load / unload trucks in proper sequence.
  • Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete.
  • Understanding of the Carpenter Company Safe Stacking Policy and recognition of prohibited and restricted area requirements.
  • Must check and load trailers per customer requirements.
  • Must be able to drive a forklift in reverse transporting finished and / or unfinished product to a specific location.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift in confined areas and where employees are working and walking.
  • Must operate a forklift in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications :

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Prior forklift experience, preferred.
  • Must have basic reading, writing and math skills.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
  • Shift Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm

    Pay rate : $16.52 to $16.78

    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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