Production Helper - 2nd Shift

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 customers and consumers. With headquarters, R&D facilities, and multiple North American manufacturing locations, FXI fosters a culture of innovation and achievement. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers.

About the role

Several 1st and 2nd shift positions available. Experience is preferred, but we will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Follow all applicable safety and housekeeping guidelines.
• Oversee departmental safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Read and follow all Standard Operating Procedures and work orders.
• Review daily production using computer manufacturing software and assign associate work.
• Maintain accurate serial number logs as required.
• Use computer manufacturing software to report daily production, retrieve Bill of Material (BOM), and check inventory levels.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality on pilot runs, BOM audits, pilot completion paperwork, and training records.
• Communicate discrepancies or questions to Engineering.
• Participate in routine departmental meetings as needed.
• Perform monthly cycle counts and inventory as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Quality Requirements

• Read, understand, and complete training on all related standard operating procedures and work instructions to meet customer and QMS requirements.
• Reference related SOPs and work instructions for specific quality expectations.
• Qualify to use measurement devices such as rulers, calipers, or tape measures to verify product acceptance and machine operation.
• Conduct constant visual inspection of materials and products to ensure acceptance.
• Set aside non-conforming materials or products for disposition by appropriate personnel (supervisor, quality representative).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Active participation in FXI’s Safety Program.
• Follow Safe Work Practices, including wearing safety glasses or goggles, hazard communications, forklift certification, and gloves.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Some experience operating machinery is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and optional life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability protection.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts.