Foam Cutter
Company: JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL
Role summary
Foam Cutter is a full-time role at JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL in Verona, Mississippi, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-11-06. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Foam Cutter
- Company
- JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL
- Location
- Verona, Mississippi, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-11-06
If you enjoy working with your hands and prefer a fast-paced environment where you can see your work come to life, this is a great chance to join a busy furniture manufacturing team. It’s an entry-level role that offers steady full-time hours without needing a degree, making it a perfect fit for someone who values reliability and organized physical work.
Job description
Description
Summary:
Foam - Cutting Machine operator, assist Foam (glue booth) operator as needed, prepare the internal components of sofas pillows and chairs by cutting, (gluing as needed) and organizing foam and fiber products in preparation for final assembly in the Upholstery Department.
Responsible for keeping the department clean, and organized. Responsible for assisting the department in bringing supplies to the department and moving goods to the appropriate location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate machines to cut various types of foams
As needed - Adhering foam padding to furniture pieces utilizing a glue gun when supporting
Foam and Glue Tech.
Manages efficient utilization of supplies, equipment and facilities
Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
Maintain the daily housekeeping of production area including daily emptying of waste cans, sweeping floors, disposing of unwanted parts and fabrics, and placing tools and equipment in their proper location
Take finished goods to the next department
Pushing, lifting, pulling, gripping and grasping material (ex. wooden frames, foam, fiber, fabrics, tools, fabric rolls, glue and equipment from one area to another
Moving finished pieces to their proper location o sort finished goods by style & size
Manages efficient utilization of equipment and facilities
Maintains compliance with company policy, safety standards, good housekeeping
Recommends changes in production methods or material handling procedures
Assist in any other manufacturing department where needed, to meet goals
Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for up to 8+ hrs.
Understand and practice assembly processes
Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches
Support and engage in safety programs including Quality, Behavior Based Safety
Safely stores and labels all materials
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective movement of the
department workflow
Follow all company policies, procedures and management direction, including all safety policies
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
1-3 years of manufacturing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Foam rubber saw, drill, screw gun, along with other power tools
Cutter: Gerber cutter, digitizing a plus, straight knife cutter SKILLS:
Ability to operate Foam Cutting Machines and Tools.
Ability to operate Glue Gun when supporting the Glue Gun Technician.
Responsible for utilizing best practices management of foam cutting to yield maximum level of finished foam product/materials.
Adapts to change quickly and easily and performs effectively during times of change; demonstrates the ability to multi-task and manages competing priorities effectively
Displays a high degree of integrity, honesty and takes responsibility for one's own actions; shows
consistency between words and actions
Read, understand, and carry out instructions
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Keeping area clean and organized
Organizing finished products for next department
Bring supplies to the department
Attention to detail, thoroughness, dealing with complexity
Demonstrates initiative by acting as a self-starter; takes on increased responsibility to enhance one's contribution
Builds respectful and effective working relationships; collaborates with others to achieve common goals
Strives to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers
Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for 8+ hrs.
Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches and detail
Communicate effectively
Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics including newly developed materials.
Communicates well with others
Ability to work assembly line conditions
Ability to adapt and manage change
Assess and resolve problems
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Maintain excellent attendance
Comply with safety and operational policies, procedures, and processes
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Team player
Self-motivated
Product knowledge including techniques and products involved in the manufacturing of furniture
Understand and practice assembly processes
LANGUAGE:
Ability to speak, read and write English preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
EDUCATION:
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands indicated in the attached Physical Requirements Form are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The specifics to this position follow.