Liberty Windup Operator

About the Company

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. FXI’s foam innovations are found in countless applications inside, around, and under everyday products.

Responsibilities

• Ensures required raw materials are available as needed and prepares them for usage.
• Assists in threading the laminator.
• Prepares finished good tags.
• Adjusts motors to required speeds.
• Tucks foam under platform, turns wind-up unit on until required yardage is achieved, stops unit, cuts foam, and removes rolls repetitively.
• Seals finished goods in plastic with hot iron and applies labels when required.
• Keeps area clean, organized, and operational.
• Monitors and ensures correctness of process and product specifications.
• Reads, understands, and complies with plant and company policies and procedures (e.g., S.O.P., S.E.P.), all written in English.
• Performs basic arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area throughout the shift in accordance with 5S standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding non-conforming product.
• Stops production to correct quality problems.
• Works in extreme indoor temperatures, particularly hot conditions during summer months.
• Demonstrates awareness of environmental aspects and impacts.
• Lifts rolls over 6 lbs and pushes/pulls rolls using body weight (no lifting of rolls).
• Mentors new employees.
• Reports any inconsistencies or nonconformance in the product and participates in corrective/preventive actions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus but not required.
• Experience with laminators or similar equipment is an advantage.
• Basic mechanical skills to assist in threading the laminator and adjusting motors.
• Ability to read and understand product specifications and ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Ability to lift and move rolls over 6 lbs, using body weight to push and pull rolls as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme hot conditions, especially during summer months.
• Capability to stand, move, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in preparing raw materials, finished good tags, and sealing finished goods.
• Vigilance in monitoring and correcting quality issues during production.
• Effective communication skills to report non-conforming products and participate in corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and operational work area, adhering to 5S standards.
• Willingness to mentor new employees and share knowledge.
• Collaborative attitude to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to stop production to correct quality problems.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Proactive approach to improving processes and outcomes.