1st Shift Looper Assistant

FXI; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic and optional life insurance

Short and longterm disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FXI is seeking a Looper Assistant for our High Point, NC facility. You will operate the Looper, prepare foam buns for cutting, and ensure quality and safety on the production line.

You will perform daily equipment checks, verify materials against work orders, record measurements and batch information, and help move rolls between machines. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to PPE and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure 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 report 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Stamina for full shift

Safety mindset & PPE

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Looper Assistant

Location: High Point, NC

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Director Reports: None

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?

Site Overview:

Our High Point, North Carolina facility is a nonunion 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.

Job Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure 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 report 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.

Skills / Qualifications:

• 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.
• Safetyfocused mindset and proper use of PPE.

Total Rewards:

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

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

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters based 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.