Machine Operator (1st shift)
- Calgary, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 9, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 9, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce components and finished products according to a daily schedule. Duties include conducting quality checks, maintaining SAP records, and performing basic equipment maintenance.
Job details
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 Experience Preferred 1 - 2 years: Manufacturing Experience (advantage) Education Preferred High School or better Skills Preferred UKG SAP Behaviors Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
What you’ll do
Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce components and finished products according to a daily schedule. Duties include conducting quality checks, maintaining SAP records, and performing basic equipment maintenance.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Basic math, reading, writing, and tape measure skills are essential, with manufacturing experience preferred.
Listed skills
- SAP · Preferred
- Production Scheduling · Preferred
- Kaizen · Preferred
- Housekeeping · Preferred
- Quality Control · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Machine Operation
- SAP
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tape Measure Reading
- Kaizen
- UKG
- Housekeeping
- Production Scheduling
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
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