Operator at Freudenberg Performance Materials in Asheville, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

machine setup

material loading

data entry

quality checks

monitoring

housekeeping

Machine Operators also perform housekeeping and work area organization duties and any required duties directed by supervisor or management.
Quality checks include preparing product samples, weighing samples, measuring widths and thickness and evaluating visual appearance of products.
Operators monitor and record product and material types, temperatures, speeds, pressures, quantity counts and quality checking materials and products.
Operators prepare machines for operation, load machines with material, enter data into machine’s computer controls, inspect and monitor machine and adjust different inputs, pressures and speeds to maintain quality.

Requirements

flexibility

fork truck

physical

swing shifts

high school

technical training

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and consistently changing environment
Operator must obtain and maintain a Fork Truck certification.
Willingness and resilience to meet the physical demands of the position
Willingness and ability to work swing shifts
High School Diploma, Technical Training, or equivalent degree

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 2015

Year Established

The company was created through the merger of Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.

Revenue €1.4B+

Annual Turnover

Generates over €1.4 billion in revenue from its global operations.

32–35 sites

Production Facilities

Operates between 32 and 35 production sites spread across 14 countries.

Became a global leader in technical textiles after merging Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
Headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.
Focuses on high-performance nonwovens for automotive interiors, battery separators, fuel cell components, and cable protection.
Supplies textiles for building materials like acoustic panels, roof waterproofing membranes, and carpet backing.
Develops medical nonwovens for wound care, stoma products, and hygiene items, as well as filter media for air and liquid filtration.
Creates unusual products such as Evolon® microfilament fabrics and Dripstop® condensation control textiles.
Undertakes projects in automotive lining systems, energy-storage materials, industrial filtration, and specialized composite textiles.
Leverages deep textile R&D to create tailored solutions using spunbond, composites, coated fabrics, and smart-textile finishes.

Culture + Values

Innovation strength
Strong customer orientation
Diversity and team spirit
Commitment to excellence
Reliability
Pro‑active, responsible action

Environment + Sustainability

25% reduction

CO₂ emissions target

Aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2025.

1.6 MW

Photovoltaic system

Installed a photovoltaic system on the Nantong factory roof.

100% recycled

PET-based materials

Offers padding solutions made from 100% recycled PET materials.

2,486 GWh

Energy consumption

Total energy consumption in 2024, with 38% sourced from renewable energy.

Recycling ~7 million post-consumer PET bottles daily into polyester nonwovens
Target of CO₂-neutral operations by 2045 (net-zero)
Cutting CO₂ emissions by ~1,200 tons annually through the photovoltaic system
Energy efficiency at 0.21 kWh/€ of sales

Inclusion & Diversity

Global teams in 14+ countries fostering multicultural and international perspectives
Active Diversity & Inclusion community ensuring equal opportunities
In Freudenberg Group overall: gender and age diversity emphasized as contributor to success

Articles

Careers

Sustainability

Innovation

Company

Overview

Founded 2015

Year Established

The company was created through the merger of Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.

Revenue €1.4B+

Annual Turnover

Generates over €1.4 billion in revenue from its global operations.

32–35 sites

Production Facilities

Operates between 32 and 35 production sites spread across 14 countries.

Became a global leader in technical textiles after merging Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
Headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.
Focuses on high-performance nonwovens for automotive interiors, battery separators, fuel cell components, and cable protection.
Supplies textiles for building materials like acoustic panels, roof waterproofing membranes, and carpet backing.
Develops medical nonwovens for wound care, stoma products, and hygiene items, as well as filter media for air and liquid filtration.
Creates unusual products such as Evolon® microfilament fabrics and Dripstop® condensation control textiles.
Undertakes projects in automotive lining systems, energy-storage materials, industrial filtration, and specialized composite textiles.
Leverages deep textile R&D to create tailored solutions using spunbond, composites, coated fabrics, and smart-textile finishes.

Culture + Values

Innovation strength
Strong customer orientation
Diversity and team spirit
Commitment to excellence
Reliability
Pro‑active, responsible action

Environment + Sustainability

25% reduction

CO₂ emissions target

Aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2025.

1.6 MW

Photovoltaic system

Installed a photovoltaic system on the Nantong factory roof.

100% recycled

PET-based materials

Offers padding solutions made from 100% recycled PET materials.

2,486 GWh

Energy consumption

Total energy consumption in 2024, with 38% sourced from renewable energy.

Recycling ~7 million post-consumer PET bottles daily into polyester nonwovens
Target of CO₂-neutral operations by 2045 (net-zero)
Cutting CO₂ emissions by ~1,200 tons annually through the photovoltaic system
Energy efficiency at 0.21 kWh/€ of sales

Inclusion & Diversity

Global teams in 14+ countries fostering multicultural and international perspectives
Active Diversity & Inclusion community ensuring equal opportunities
In Freudenberg Group overall: gender and age diversity emphasized as contributor to success

Articles

Careers

Sustainability

Innovation