Forklift Operator - Verona, MS

Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the 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?

Responsibilities:

• Operate lift truck and load and unload trailers safely
• Read, understand, and comprehend orders and written communication
• Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
• Manually load and stack product from floor level to above head -25 lbs
• Cut fiber/foam on saw, bag and transport product using various means ie. carry, push/pull - Use hand scanner as part of the ATS inventory system
• Inspect product for defects, and plan the cutting process to obtain maximum yield. - Set machine settings, make blade adjustments, and operate cutting equipment from consoles
• Check dimensions of material for conformance to specifications
• Take responsibility for and keep abreast of all changes in product and process.
• Know how to check for quality problems and where to find the answers.
• Promote and support an environment of cooperation.
• Be flexible in job assignments and take direction from multiple supervision and leaders.
• Work independently under general direction to set priorities, manage workload, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals even under changing deadlines and with multiple interruptions in order to achieve the highest productivity.
• Sufficient endurance is required to perform the tasks assigned over long periods of time ie. 12 hours/day and 6 days/wk
• Help encourage and maintain good housekeeping, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.
• Assist production supervision as required.

Qualifications:

• Push/pull carts weighing up to 400 lbs.
• Forklift experience desired or must be trainable
• Communicate in English, legibly and effectively in writing. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• High School diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing experience a plus
• Pass post offer drug screen.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's status 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.