Looper Operator - 1st Shift (Foam Manufacturing)

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

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.