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Forklift Operator

Carpenter


Job Location:

Lehigh County, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Forklift Operator at our Fogelsville PA manufacturing plant. This position will be responsible safely and efficiently unload/load trucks and perform final quality check on finished product and load on trailer per customer.

Additional responsibilities of the Forklift Operator will include:

  • Must be forklift certified.
  • Load trucks in proper sequence.
  • Check loading tickets.
  • Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete.
  • Use forklift to load trailers as needed.
  • Record and track information in inventory control system.
  • Verify trucks have been loaded properly.
  • Move stock in loading area as necessary.
  • Inspect trailers for damage.
  • Run manifest and bills of lading.
  • Handle finished bedding goods up to 75 lbs
  • Lock out and chock wheels.
  • Use computers to scan rolls.
  • Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.

Skills / Requirements

  • Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.
  • On the job training is provided. Prior experience driving a fork lift.
  • Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
  • Must have have basic reading writing and math skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Must be forklift certified.

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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package includingexcellent health insurancegenerous profit-sharing planand much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for ouremployees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offertuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. To learn more check us out at


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams.

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