Manufacturing Machine Operator
Freudenberg Group · Durham, North Carolina, United States
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- Monitor production processes and equipment to maintain efficient operations and consistent product quality.
- Perform routine quality checks and inspections, identifying and communicating process or product concerns.
- Troubleshoot basic production and operational issues while working with team members to minimize downtime.
- Handle, move, pack, and prepare materials to support timely production flow and delivery.
- Follow established procedures and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other production-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or industrial experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow work instructions, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Familiarity with production processes, process controls, quality checks, or inspection practices is preferred.
- Ability to read a ruler, understand fractions, and perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented and diverse manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of a 12-hour shift, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and regularly bend, reach, push, pull, squat, kneel, twist, climb, balance, and perform repetitive hand/wrist movements.
- Must be able to work the assigned 2/2/3 schedule, work safely in a non-climate-controlled environment, and successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a drug test and background check.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)