Foam Production Operator

Job Overview

Join our team as a Foam Production Operator! In this hands-on role, you'll help produce quality foam products by operating production equipment, loading materials, inspecting finished products, and preparing orders for shipment. You'll work with a variety of production and finishing machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and quality are top priorities.

We provide on-the-job training and opportunities to learn new equipment and build your skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down production equipment following work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Operate one or more production and finishing machines, including SealX, Holzman, CNC, and other equipment as assigned.
• Load foam sheets by hand or use a forklift to transport foam blocks from inventory and load designated production lines.
• Perform cutting, slicing, gluing, perforating, trimming, and other finishing operations.
• Unload finished products from conveyor systems by hand, inspect for quality, box finished products, and prepare them for shipment.
• Perform quality inspections using tape measures, calipers, depth gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Read and interpret standard and metric measurements. A decimal-to-fraction conversion chart is provided for reference.
• Record production and quality information accurately using computer systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all housekeeping, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production, quality, and safety goals.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of manufacturing, production, or assembly line experience required.
• Forklift experience and certification are preferred but not required. Candidates must be willing to become forklift certified through company-provided training.
• Ability to read standard and metric measurements and use tape measures, calipers, and depth gauges.
• Basic computer, math, and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work overtime, including frequent Saturdays, based on production needs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may include dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Must be available for weekend work, with a heavy emphasis on Saturday overtime. The overtime is a mix of voluntary opportunities and mandatory periods during peak production cycles.

Compensation

• Starting pay for 1^st Shift – 6am and 2nd Shift – 2pm: $19.00 per hour
• Starting pay for 3rd Shift – 10pm: $19.50 per hour

A $0.50 rate increase is applied as they successfully complete training and demonstrate proficiency in equipment operation within first 6 months.

Employees are eligible for quarterly bonus program from day 91

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Screening Questions

• Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes
• Will you reliably commute to Colfax, NC? Yes
• Do you have 2 years manufacturing, production, or assembly line experience?
• Do you have forklift experience? This can be yes or no.
• Are you willing to become forklift certified if hired? Yes
• Which shift(s) are you available to work?1^st , 2^nd or 3^rd
• Are you willing to regularly work overtime on Saturdays?
• What is your desired hourly pay? Less than $20