Material Handler - Sewer 1st Shift

🏢Job Description

Job Description

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 - Sewer on our 1st shift team. This position is located at our Manufacturing plant in Temple, Tx.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Material Handler - Sewer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will safely operate industrial sewing machines and manage the end-to-end production of high-quality pillows and pet beds. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

🏢Position Description

• 🔹Setup, adjust, and operate industrial sewing machines according to production order specifications.
• 🔹Inspect, catch, and evaluate finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• 🔹Box, stack, and organize completed pillows and pet beds for shipment.
• 🔹Maintain a steady production pace on the line and perform routine machine cleaning and adjustments.
• 🔹Monitor workstation supplies and keep materials stocked to prevent downtime.

🎯Skills / Requirements

• 🔹High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 🔹Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift materials throughout the shift.
• 🔹Strong hand-eye coordination for precise grabbing, handling, and machine operation.
• 🔹Sharp reading, seeing, and hearing skills to follow orders and maintain a safe workspace.
• 🔹Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• 🔹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 p…