Foam Machine Assistant

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Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business - we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary

The Foam Pouring Assistant supports the production of high-quality foam components used in Ashley's furniture manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Foam Pouring Operators and Production Leads to prepare materials, monitor equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure safe, efficient pouring and curing of foam. The Foam Pouring Assistant plays a key role in maintaining production flow, meeting quality standards, and following all safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

Production Support & Foam Pouring Operations

• Assist Foam Pouring Operators with preparation and setup of molds, forms, and production lines.
• Measure, stage, and supply raw materials (chemicals, additives, liners) to the pouring area according to specified formulas and work orders.
• Help monitor the foam pouring process, including timing, temperature, and material flow, as directed by the operator or lead.
• Support demolding, trimming, and handling of foam blocks or parts after curing.
• Maintain accurate counts and documentation of production output, scrap, and rework.

Quality & Compliance

• Perform basic visual inspections on foam products to identify defects such as voids, uneven density, contamination, or improper curing.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure consistent quality.
• Report quality issues or equipment irregularities to leads or supervisors promptly.
• Assist with sample collection or simple tests as required for quality checks.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, etc.).
• Work safely around chemicals, moving equipment, and hot surfaces; immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Help maintain clean and organized work areas, including spill cleanup, waste handling, and proper storage of materials.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and refreshers related to chemical handling and foam operations.

Equipment & Material Handling

• Assist with basic equipment checks (visual inspections, cleaning, removing debris) under direction of maintenance or operators.
• Use pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment to move foam, molds, and supplies.
• Properly label, stack, and stage finished foam products for downstream processes or storage.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with Foam Pouring Operators, Production Leads, Quality, and Maintenance to support daily production goals.
• Communicate status of materials, issues, and progress to team members and supervisors.
• Participate in shift handoffs, huddles, and updates to maintain alignment on safety, quality, and production targets.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or a similar environment (or equivalent transferable experience).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and standard work.
• Basic math skills for measurements, counts, and recording production data.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Additional Qualifications, preferred

• Prior experience in foam manufacturing, chemical handling, or a related industrial process.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Familiarity with basic material handling equipment (pallet jacks, carts, etc.).

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.

Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral, or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position may not be eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future, as applicable to the posting.