Foam Dept

Description

Job Title: Flat Foaming Department Gantry Operator
Department: Foaming (Flat Foaming)
Reports To: Foaming Supervisor / Production Manager
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Flat Foaming Department Gantry Operator is responsible for supporting daily production operations by running the gantry interface and gantry crane in a continuous production environment, working through the flat foaming schedule in coordination with saw, foaming, and crane operators, and handling raw and finished materials. This position also maintains a clean, safe work area to 5S standards and responds to operational needs as they arise, playing a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient workflow in the foaming department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the gantry interface in a continuous production      environment, using AS400 as required.
• Work through the flat foaming schedule and interface      with saw and foaming operators.
• Stack foam blocks onto the gantry floor daily,      repeatedly lifting approximately 50 lbs.
• Operate the gantry crane to make pigeon hole space      while coordinating with the crane operator.
• Operate a tow motor to move and stack foam as needed.
• Perform backup duties for flat gantry colleagues when      needed.
• Remain present and attentive at the paper wind-up      station during operations.
• Assist in setting up side and back paper for production      processes.
• Help move and position foam blocks in the gantry area      as needed.
• Perform regular trash removal and proper disposal      procedures.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and      adhere to 5S standards.
• Restock work supplies to ensure continuous production      flow.
• Provide support across various departments when needed,      including:
  • Foam spill cleanups
  • Gantry cleanups
  • Responding to unexpected equipment or process       shutdowns
• Follow all company safety guidelines, procedures, and      policies.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production      environment is a plus.
• Ability to work with AS400.
• Ability to operate a tow motor and gantry crane safely.
• Ability to repeatedly lift approximately 50 lbs and      perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced      team environment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to take      direction.

Work Environment:

• Factory/production floor setting with exposure to      noise, heat, and physical activity.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting      throughout the shift.