Carpenter jobs in Columbus, MS

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 3rd Shift Security Guard in our Building & Grounds Department at our Tupelo/Verona, MS manufacturing plant. This position is responsible to perform security and fire protection observation duties for all the buildings & grounds, and check in trucks.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate with employees as they enter/exit the buildings through guard entrances. This position will also involve the initial contact for truck drivers and public vendors and answering the phone during off hours.

 Additional responsibilities of the Security Guard:

• Maintain a visitor log
• Patrol the parking lots and building
• Monitor fire pumps and alarm systems
• Dispatch fire truck drivers and record their activities when the trucking department is closed
• Back up the switchboard after hours
• Greet Visitors to the plant
• Physically verify outgoing shipments, complete paperwork and enter into the computer
• Available to work other shifts in the invent of an absence, vacation, etc.
• Monitor weather conditions
• Remain alert and competent at all times during the scheduled shift

 Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Some computer experience is needed.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Work with little supervision after initially trained.
• Read procedures and give verbal instructions over the phone.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays with little call in time.
• 2- 4 years prior security experience a plus.

 Important Notes:

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 of employment. 

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.