1st Shift Machine Operator - Point, NC

Company Overview:

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in 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?

Our High Point, North Carolina facility is a non‑union manufacturing plant with approximately 55 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the High Point plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

The Looper Assistant works with large foam "buns" or blocks that are cut, slit, rolled, and prepared for downstream production. The Looper is a large industrial cutting/rolling machine used to convert foam blocks into sheets or rolls. The assistant's job focuses on machine operation, material preparation, quality control, and safety.

• Operates the Looper following all safety procedures.
• Performs daily equipment checks before beginning the shift.
• Prepares foam "buns" for cutting (trimming, gluing).
• Verifies foam type, run number, dimensions, and specs before cutting.
• Ensures materials are not on hold (Q/S hold).
• Slits buns according to work order instructions.
• Measures length, width, gauge, and thickness to ensure accuracy.
• Completes required documentation (batch info, roll measurement forms‑sometimes electronically).
• Generates and applies roll labels.
• Records and reports waste daily.
• Operates conveyor systems to move rolls to other machines (convoluter, laminator, roll compressor).
• May operate a forklift.
• Keeps workstation clean; removes scrap material from the floor.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisors or maintenance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift materials (often up to 50 lbs with assistance).
• Attention to detail for measuring and documenting foam output.
• Ability to stand, lift, bend, twist for the full shift; strong physical stamina.
• Safety‑focused mindset and proper use of PPE.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products.

We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via‑email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.