POLYWOOD®

Pathfinder Operator| Full-Time, Permanent Year-Round Opportunities| 1st Shift

POLYWOOD®  •  Roxboro, NC (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

HELP US CUT WITH PRECISION AND BUILD WITH PURPOSE.

POLYWOOD® is looking for a Pathfinder Operator who enjoys hands-on, technical work and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality materials. In this role, you'll operate our automated fabric cutting system to ensure our sewing and upholstery teams receive clean, consistent parts that keep production moving.

Pay and Schedule:

  • 1st shift: Mon-Fri, 6:00am - 2:30p, starting at $16.00/h
  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Paid weekly. Every Thursday!

What You’ll Do

  • Operate the Automated Fabric Cutting Pathfinder, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient cutting of materials
  • Load fabric rolls onto the cutting table and align materials for optimal layout and minimal waste
  • Review cutting files and programs based on production schedules and part requirements
  • Monitor the machine during operation and perform regular quality checks on cut pieces
  • Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the cutter (e.g., blade checks, calibration, alignment)
  • Organize and label cut parts for delivery to the sewing or upholstery teams
  • Maintain a clean, organized cutting area and follow safety protocols

What You Bring:

  • Experience operating automated or CNC cutting equipment, preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret patterns or digital cut files
  • Basic mechanical skills and comfort with machine interface screens
  • Ability to lift and handle large fabric rolls (up to 50 lbs)

Bonus Skills

  • Pathfinder experience is a plus
  • Ability to lift and handle large fabric rolls (up to 50 lbs)
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team
  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Be part of a hands-on, skilled production team that values craftsmanship
  • Access to training and development on advanced equipment and tools
  • Steady work schedule with competitive compensation and benefits
  • Play an important part in building sustainable, high-quality products
  • Safe, clean, and team-centered work environment

About Us

At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.

This role plays an important part in cutting and delivering high-quality materials for our sewing team! Explore the products you’ll be creating by checking out our Patio Cushions .

Check out this video - Genuine Polywood

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you! Apply today!

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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POLYWOOD®

About POLYWOOD®

Our story began in the late 1980s when the outcome of government recycling programs created steadily growing mountains of recycled plastics. We saw opportunity in this landscape of overabundance, and through creative ingenuity, POLYWOOD® was born. Our low-maintenance, recyclable lumber was welcomed as a premier wood alternative in outdoor furniture with its all-weather endurance, improved aesthetics and exceptional durability.

One of the first products developed was the Classic Adirondack, which remains a favorite among our customers today. Since then, we have expanded our product lines to include additional adirondack styles as well as dining, lounges, deep seating, benches and swings.

Our goal is to deliver a quality product our customers want in a timely fashion. To achieve this vision, we developed state-of-the-art technology and lean manufacturing processes that have minimized our waste stream and ensured our products are built quickly and accurately. Our products are assembled, packaged and delivered all within days of receiving an order, satisfying the customer while saving warehouse space.

Our continual growth and success is fueled by a highly collaborative culture. We support a cross-departmental atmosphere where employees are encouraged to utilize all of their skills to their full potential. Together, we keep a constant focus on the future and promise to create and deliver thoughtfully designed products made in the USA.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Syracuse, IN
Year Founded
1990
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