Machine Operator (Bedding-BIB CN)

Carpenter Co. is the world's largest producer of comfort cushioning products successfully operating in Calgary, Alberta since 1977.

Carpenter Canada Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator - 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm) at our Calgary manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for the safe operation of assigned equipment or machine used in manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule.

The additional responsibilities as Machine Operator will include:

• Conduct pre use inspection of the assigned production equipment
• Follow work instruction and production schedule
• Operate assigned equipment safely
• Maintain relevant records in the SAP system
• Conducts quality checks as required to meet  customer's specification
• Print stock shipping labels or enter production figures into SAP
• Ensure all finished products are labelled correctly
• Operate heat bond iron to seal packaging material
• Perform basic maintenance of the equipment as required
• Perform housekeeping on equipment and surrounding work area.
• Help perform routine simple maintenance on machinery
• Ensure work area is clean and orderly by disposing of departmental waste.
• Practice Kaizen principles of continuous improvement

Skills and Requirements

• High School Education or GED
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills
• Able to read and interpret a tape measure
• Prior experience in a manufacturing working environment is an asset