Foam Cutter

Jonathan Louis International•Verona, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a cutting machine to prepare internal components for sofas, pillows, and chairs by cutting, and potentially gluing, foam and fiber products. The Foam Cutter will organize these materials for the Upholstery Department and assist with maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Responsibilities also include bringing supplies to the department and moving goods to their designated locations. The position requires assisting the Foam and Glue Tech as needed, managing supplies and equipment efficiently, and adhering to company policies and safety standards. The role also involves recommending improvements to production methods and housekeeping, and performing other manufacturing tasks as required to meet production goals.

Requirements

1-3 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to operate Foam Cutting Machines and Tools.
Ability to operate Glue Gun when supporting the Glue Gun Technician.
Responsible for utilizing best practices management of foam cutting to yield maximum level of finished foam product/materials.
Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change; demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manages competing priorities effectively
Displays a high degree of integrity, honesty and takes responsibility for one's own actions; shows consistency between words and actions
Read, understand, and carry out instructions
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Keeping area clean and organized
Organizing finished products for next department
Bring supplies to the department
Attention to detail, thoroughness, dealing with complexity
Demonstrates initiative by acting as a self-starter; takes on increased responsibility to enhance one's contribution
Builds respectful and effective working relationships; collaborates with others to achieve common goals
Strives to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers
Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for 8+ hrs.
Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches and detail
Communicate effectively
Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics including newly developed materials.
Communicates well with others
Ability to work assembly line conditions
Ability to adapt and manage change
Assess and resolve problems
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Maintain excellent attendance
Comply with safety and operational policies, procedures, and processes
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Team player
Self-motivated
Product knowledge including techniques and products involved in the manufacturing of furniture
Understand and practice assembly processes

Nice To Haves

Foam rubber saw, drill, screw gun, along with other power tools
Gerber cutter, digitizing a plus, straight knife cutter
Ability to speak, read and write English preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate machines to cut various types of foams
Adhering foam padding to furniture pieces utilizing a glue gun when supporting Foam and Glue Tech
Manages efficient utilization of supplies, equipment and facilities
Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
Maintain the daily housekeeping of production area including daily emptying of waste cans, sweeping floors, disposing of unwanted parts and fabrics, and placing tools and equipment in their proper location
Take finished goods to the next department
Pushing, lifting, pulling, gripping and grasping material (ex. wooden frames, foam, fiber, fabrics, tools, fabric rolls, glue and equipment from one area to another
Moving finished pieces to their proper location
Sort finished goods by style & size
Manages efficient utilization of equipment and facilities
Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
Assist in any other manufacturing department where needed, to meet goals
Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for up to 8+ hrs.
Understand and practice assembly processes
Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches
Support and engage in safety programs including Quality, Behavior Based Safety
Safely stores and labels all materials
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective movement of the department workflow
Follow all company policies, procedures and management direction, including all safety policies
Other duties as assigned