Date Posted: February 26, 2026

Deadline: March 27, 2026

Organization: AEROFOAMF USA, LLC

Location: Abbeville

City: Abbeville

Website: View Website

Job Type: Full Time

Wages/Salary: $21 per hour

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Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

    • 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant.
    • Prior experience in rubber, plastics, or extrusion manufacturing strongly preferred.
    • Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, and production documents.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
    • Ability to stand, lift, bend, and move materials throughout the shift.
    • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with rubber compounding, kneading, milling, or foam extrusion processes.
    • Familiarity with basic quality checks (e.g., density, thickness, visual inspection).
    • Forklift certification is a plus.
    • High school diploma or GED preferred.

 

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Production Operator – 1st Shift is responsible for running and monitoring equipment used in the manufacturing of elastomeric insulation materials. The ideal candidate has previous experience in rubber or plastics manufacturing and is committed to safety, quality, and efficiency on the plant floor.

 

Key Responsibilities:

    • Operate manufacturing equipment according to standard operating procedures.
    • Monitor product quality and make minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
    • Follow batch recipes, material handling procedures, and production schedules.
    • Perform routine checks on equipment and notify maintenance or supervisors of issues.
    • Accurately record production data, downtime, and material usage.
    • Ensure work area is clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards.
    • Assist in material changeovers, line startups, and shutdowns.
    • Handle raw materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.
    • Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the production line.
    • Follow safety protocols, wear required PPE, and report any incidents immediately.

Work Conditions:

    • Full-time, 1st Shift(7:30 - 3:30) and 2nd(3:30 - 11:30) (Monday to Friday; with overtime through the week and weekends  as required).
    • Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, rubber materials, and moving machinery.
    • AEROFOAM USA, LLC is a nonsmoking facility.
    • Must be able to wear required PPE, lift up to 50 lbs, and work on feet for extended periods with bending, reaching, standing, stooping, and lifting.

 

Schedule:
Full-time, 1st Shift(7:30 - 3:30) and 2nd(3:30 - 11:30) (Monday to Friday; with overtime through the week and weekends as required).
Contact Phone Number: No phone calls please.
Application Process:
Apply on line - no walk ins please. No recruiters.

Direct hire with benefits beginning first of month following date of hire.
Employer Address:

43 Commerce Drive
Abbeville, SC 29620
United States

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.