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 1 st Shift Pouring Operator at our Tupelo/Verona, MS manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacture of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. As an hourly Pouring Operator , the successful candidate will be expected to communicate daily with multiple levels of Company personnel and most importantly with the Managers, Supervisors, and employees in the manufacturing plant. Operator A - Pouring works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes. Additional responsibilities of the Pouring Operator position will include: Set up paper and plastics for each day's production. Monitor paper and plastic during production. Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment. Assists operators in setting up and shutting down each pour and during trough changes. Skills/ Requirements Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Ability to read and interpret a tape measure. Must be hoist and forklift certified. 3-6 months of manufacturing experience. Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test and participate on the HAZMAT team No phone calls or agencies, please. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor .