Manufacturing Machine Operator

Freudenberg Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freudenberg Group is seeking a proactive team member to support production operations in North Carolina. The role focuses on handling materials, ensuring timely delivery to the line, and contributing to quality and efficiency through standard procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment. Prior experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Familiarity with process control systems, quality checks, and inspection.
• Must be able to read a ruler and understand fractions, and demonstrate basic math skills.
• Must be able to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials and ensure their efficient and timely delivery to the production line
• Monitor the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output
• Conduct regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process
• Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot and address any operational challenges
• Practice lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Perform packing and material handling tasks as required
• Demonstrates a deliberate focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Skills

Reading ruler

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Handle materials and ensure their efficient and timely delivery to the production line
• Monitor the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output
• Conduct regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process
• Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot and address any operational challenges
• Practice lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Perform packing and material handling tasks as required
• Demonstrates a deliberate focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement

Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Familiarity with process control systems, quality checks, and inspection
• Must be able to read a ruler and understand fractions, and demonstrate basic math skills
• Must be able to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to sit, stand for the majority of the shift
• Ability to walk, jump, twist, turn, stop, bend, push, pull, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, balance, drive, reach above shoulder, repetitive hand/wrist movement, forearm rotation.
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)