Job Title: Foam Operator
Department: Bench
Reports to: Bench Team Leader
Approved by / Date: Plant Manager / 02.2025
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The physical demands described in this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Special-Lite will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Summary: Installation of foam into doors and help with the maintenance of foam department equipment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily foam production schedule is met.
- Document each job on a log sheet and review the specifications to identify the amount of foam to be installed within the door.
- Enter the foam specifications into the foam machine and oversee the installation of the foam into the door.
- Replace empty containers and order isocyanate and polyol chemicals, when applicable.
- Effectively troubleshoot the foam process including foam formulations, equipment and tooling.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and work in a manner so as not to create a health and safety hazard to oneself and coworkers.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of workplace safety; including safe lifting procedures.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry-out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to measure and perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Forklift license is required.
Primary Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
- Required to occasionally stand and walk.
- Frequently required to push, pull and/or move up to 160 pounds.
- Frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required Safety Equipment:
- Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
- Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
