Production Operator - 12-Hour Shifts (4-on 4-off)

Forbo Movement Systems; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Production Operator for a regular full-time role on a four-on, four-off schedule with straight 12-hour shifts and overtime after 40 hours.

You will prepare machinery, mix PVC pastes, operate equipment, inspect fabric for defects, and maintain production reports. Candidates should have 1–2 years of heavy manufacturing experience, read instructions in English and metric, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow manufacturing instructions for processes, including English and metric units.
• Strong math skills to calculate percentages of formula ingredients.
• Ability to independently and safely operate required machinery and related equipment.
• Completion of Forbo training programs.
• 1–2 years of experience operating continuous-type heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Coater experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing machinery for operation; setting and adjusting gauges and controls according to instructions and quality specs.
• Preparing PVC paste mixtures in accordance with formulas to align with production runs.
• Operating machinery, changing rollers, ensuring proper fabric feed and tension; feeding coating material correctly.
• Inspecting fabric and raw materials for visual flaws and defects; ensuring correct materials are used and checking thickness, width, and bonding strength.
• Monitoring production processes to identify and correct malfunctions, defects or flaws.
• Completing and maintaining required reports.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math skills

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Coater experience

Lifting ability

Overtime readiness

Job description

Forbo Movement Systems in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Production Operator for a regular full-time role on a four-on, four-off schedule with straight 12-hour shifts and overtime after 40 hours.

You will prepare machinery, mix PVC pastes, operate equipment, inspect fabric for defects, and maintain production reports. Candidates should have 1–2 years of heavy manufacturing experience, read instructions in English and metric, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime.