1st Shift | 6a-3:30pm Monday-Friday | PATHFINDER | Sewing Dept | Full-Time

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About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors—all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

At POLYWOOD®, we’re reimagining outdoor living with furniture that’s thoughtfully designed, built to last, and made using landfill- and ocean-bound plastics. From our flagship facility in Syracuse, Indiana, to our growing operation in Roxboro, North Carolina, our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives everything we do.

We’re a team of makers, thinkers, and doers—working together in a high-energy, trust-filled environment where ideas are welcomed, hard work is rewarded, and opportunities to grow are real. If you’re ready to do meaningful work that matters to future generations, let’s talk.

Schedule:

• 1st shift: Monday-Friday - 6a - 3:30pm

Patio Cushions – Explore the products you’ll be creating by checking out our Patio Cushions!

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Your Role: As a Pathfinder Operator, you’ll play a key role in cutting materials with precision and speed. Your expertise will help ensure consistent, high-quality parts for our sewing and assembly departments.

What You’ll Do

• Operate the Automated Fabric Cutting Pathfinder, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient cutting of materials
• Load fabric rolls onto the cutting table and align materials for optimal layout and minimal waste
• Review cutting files and programs based on production schedules and part requirements
• Monitor the machine during operation and perform regular quality checks on cut pieces
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the cutter (e.g., blade checks, calibration, alignment)
• Organize and label cut parts for delivery to the sewing or upholstery teams
• Maintain a clean, organized cutting area and follow safety protocols
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating automated or CNC cutting equipment preferred (Pathfinder experience is a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret patterns or digital cut files
• Basic mechanical skills and comfort with machine interface screens
• Ability to lift and handle large fabric rolls (up to 50 lbs)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training a plus
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a hands-on, skilled production team that values craftsmanship
• Access to training and development on advanced equipment and tools
• Steady work schedule with competitive compensation and benefits
• Play an important part in building sustainable, high-quality products
• Safe, clean, and team-centered work environment
  

Join our team and be part of a department where your contributions are valued, and your work is meaningful!

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.