1st Shift Baler Operator

FXI•Archdale, NC

23d

About The Position

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to 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 that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI’s innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us?

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
Positive Attitude
No prior experience or training required.
Ability to read and interpret (in English) documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide two and three digit numbers.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work on feet and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted must be able to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Follow all applicable safety/housekeeping guidelines.
Read and follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Remove scrap from feed conveyer and scrap carts.
Empty MR conveyer and cut down blocks to be baled.
Place foam on conveyer to feed the baler free of any foreign objects or debris.
Monitors machine operations and control panels.
Wire finish bale securely and remove from baler machine.
Operator must weigh and apply a SAP ticket to each individual bale.
Must keep a written record of daily production.
Team-oriented and self-directed to achieve outlined goals.
Train and support new employees as they are on-boarded.
Treat material and equipment with care and concern at all times.
Committed to quality, safety and communication.
Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
Able to work well with minimal supervision.
Report problems or concerns to management immediately.
Notify a supervisor, QC and/or mechanic of any safety, quality, and mechanical issues that may arise.
Clean work area and performs other routine duties.
May work on special projects/assignments upon request.