Job Description

Job Title: Pour Line Chemical Handler

Location: High Point, NC

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Director Reports: None

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Site Overview:

Our High Point, North Carolina facility is a non‑union manufacturing plant with approximately 55 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI’s manufacturing network, the High Point plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

The Pour Line Operator (Foam Industry) is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment that mixes and pours chemical components to produce foam products such as polyurethane foam blocks, cushions, insulation panels, or molded parts. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, consistency, and safety throughout the foam production process. The position will support all facets of the Pour Line production process; as this role is valuable within the organization, as a key component to ensure a quality product is being produced. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to prioritize the daily orders and workloads. Must be comfortable working around machinery, chemicals, and adhere to safety policies that are site specific and within industry standards. Must be physically fit to work in area specific environment and pass annual respirator fit testing.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Be a self-starter and a team player.
• Follows direction of Lead and/or Manager, as to the type and quantity of material(s) to position on conveyor(s) for filling orders.
• Works directly with the Pour Line Lead and/or Manager to coordinate and implement all directives in a positive and professional manner for Foam production.
• Will clean and maintain designated work area(s).
• Make sound decisions, anticipate and adapt to changing needs and resolve problems.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and with courtesy with employees, managers, customers, vendors, and other departments.
• Follow 5s and all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Pour Operator

• Will set-up film and prepare pour tunnel for each scheduled pour.
• Will perform visual inspections during pour, monitor gauges, and pumps throughout entire pouring process.
• Will run pour-skis to establish correct bun height during each pour.
• Assist with visual inspections and report any defects during pouring process.
• Responsible for accurately measuring and documenting foam products and will safely use the cut-off saw to cut scrap foam blocks and manually pull foam blocks off conveyor.
• May maneuver foam material with the use of an industrial-powered truck and/or roll cart.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe pour head and line.

Chemical Unloader

• May assist with loading and unloading, and transferring chemicals from rail cars, tankers, totes and drums to holding tanks.
• Safely load, unload and transfer chemicals.
• Will observe pressure gauges; flow meters; adjust valves to regulate speed of pumps; control pressure and rate of flow.
• Maintain pumps and lines by replacing filters, gaskets, tightening connections, and adjusting pumps.
• May collect samples of material for lab analysis.
• Record beginning and ending inventory levels of materials pumped.

Skills / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Basic mechanical and technical aptitude
• Ability to understand mixing ratios and follow production formulas
• Attention to detail and strong quality awareness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift materials as required
• Knowledge of chemical handling and PPE requirements

Total Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.