{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"25cc5b8aaef39dff782ea358","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25cc5b8aaef39dff782ea358","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25cc5b8aaef39dff782ea358","title":"F&K Operator (Machine Operator)- 3rd Shift-Longview","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!\nCarpenter Co has an immediate opening for a 3rd shift (Machine Operator) at our Longview, NC manufacturing facility. As a Machine Operator, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of several saw machines in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.\nThis position works in a normal manufacturing environment with constant exposure to temperature changes and different noise levels.\n\nSkills/Requirements\nMust maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.\nOperates Slitter saw within the established operating standards.\nVerify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.\nManual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.\nConducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.\nMonitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.\nRecords pertinent data into the recording system.\nMust follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.\nMust follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.\nMust adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.\nMust communicate with management to ensure the proper labeling of cut blocks.\nAbility to become a Certified Forklift Operator, if needed.\nAble to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift\n*Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice*\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAbility to read a basic tape measure.\nHave basic reading, writing and math skills.\nSome computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations.\nAble to follow written and verbal instructions.\nAbility to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.\nOther duties as assigned by management\n\nEducation: High School Diploma or GED\nExperience: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred\nWork Hours: 8:30 pm-5:00 am or depending on business needs\nSalary: $20.66- $21.34 per hour with $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts.","company":"Carpenter","rawCompany":"carpenter","city":"Hickory","state":"OK","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:37:22.965Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9032.00","title":"Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"cutting-and-slicing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-7041.00","title":"Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood","slug":"sawing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-wood"}],"industries":[{"code":"337212","title":"Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing","slug":"custom-architectural-woodwork-and-millwork-manufacturing"},{"code":"322211","title":"Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing","slug":"corrugated-and-solid-fiber-box-manufacturing"},{"code":"326140","title":"Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing","slug":"polystyrene-foam-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"F&K Operator (Machine Operator)- 3rd Shift-Longview","description":"Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? 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As a Machine Operator, you will be expected to be responsible for the efficient operation of several saw machines in the department to produce quality cut foam material to meet a daily production schedule for external customers.\nThis position works in a normal manufacturing environment with constant exposure to temperature changes and different noise levels.\n\nSkills/Requirements\nMust maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.\nOperates Slitter saw within the established operating standards.\nVerify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance.\nManual adjustments depending upon the product specifications.\nConducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications.\nMonitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum.\nRecords pertinent data into the recording system.\nMust follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers.\nMust follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements.\nMust adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam.\nMust communicate with management to ensure the proper labeling of cut blocks.\nAbility to become a Certified Forklift Operator, if needed.\nAble to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift\n*Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice*\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAbility to read a basic tape measure.\nHave basic reading, writing and math skills.\nSome computer experience and be able to use a computer in day-to-day operations.\nAble to follow written and verbal instructions.\nAbility to perform minor maintenance on the machinery.\nOther duties as assigned by management\n\nEducation: High School Diploma or GED\nExperience: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred\nWork Hours: 8:30 pm-5:00 am or depending on business needs\nSalary: $20.66- $21.34 per hour with $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:37:22.965Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:37:22.965Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Carpenter","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hickory","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"25cc5b8aaef39dff782ea358"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25cc5b8aaef39dff782ea358"}}