Foam Loop Operator - Safe, Precise Production

FXI

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

FXI in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Looper Operator to operate the Looper safely, verify material, and maintain quality through the production line. You will perform daily equipment checks, follow schedules, document batch and roll measurements, and keep workstations clean and organized.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and a forklift license. Safety PPE is provided and required; physical examinations may be necessary for respirator use.

Qualifications

  • High School and/or Equivalent (desirable)
  • Basic computer skills SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Essential -- Full PPE, work with particulate, safety glasses or side shields, cartridge respirator (provided as needed) and follow safety procedures.
  • Peripheral -- forklift license.
  • PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED - Pulmonary function (for employees requesting cartridge respirators)

Responsibilities

  • Operate the Looper in a safe manner.
  • Check equipment on a daily basis at beginning of shift.
  • Follows Looper production schedule provided by supervisor.
  • Before cutting, verifies that material is not on Q or S hold.
  • Cleans up/prepares buns (trim, glue) before cutting.
  • Verifies the foam type, run number and dimensions of the block of foam to conform to the specs.
  • Slits buns according to work order instructions.
  • Measures length, width, gauge and thickness.
  • Complete all required documentation (Batch Information and Roll Measurement Form).
  • Operate conveyor system to move rolls to designated machines for further processing (convoluter, roll compressor, laminator).
  • Generate and apply roll labels.
  • Record all waste and submit to the supervisor daily.
  • Discard the scrap material and keep it off the floor.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions/issues to supervisors, lead person. If supervisor and/or lead person is not available, report to maintenance.
  • Required to clean and maintain their workstations on a daily basis.
  • Required to do inventory and bin to bin transactions.
  • May be required to operate a forklift and maintain/obtain forklift certification.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer skills
Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

FXI in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Looper Operator to operate the Looper safely, verify material, and maintain quality through the production line. You will perform daily equipment checks, follow schedules, document batch and roll measurements, and keep workstations clean and organized.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and a forklift license. Safety PPE is provided and required; physical examinations may be necessary for respirator use.

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