Material Handler — Carpet Cushion

Job overview

The Material Handler — Carpet Cushion role is onsite at Carpenter Co.’s Richmond plant in Richmond, VA. Compensation is $21.42–$22.97 per hour. The position supports the Carpet Cushion Department’s manufacturing operations. The material handler moves, stores, tracks, and checks materials and finished products within the facility. The role helps production run safely and efficiently by operating powered industrial trucks, managing inventory movement, following storage and labeling procedures, and communicating with production personnel.

What you'll do

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move or load materials for Carpet Cushion operations
• pull raw and finished materials from inventory
• label partial blocks for future use
• operate a forklift in confined areas
• follow the department’s storage layout
• understand labeling processes
• maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment
• complete related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

material handler

carpet cushion

richmond va

carpenter co.

$21.42–$22.97/hr

forklift

powered industrial trucks

material movement

first shift

6 am–2:30 pm

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Friday, first shift, 6 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Employees may be expected to work shifts longer than eight hours and weekends if needed. High school diploma or equivalent and prior manufacturing, chemical, or production environment experience are required.

About the employer

Carpenter Co. is hiring for this role. Industry: Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing. Sector: 32.