Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.
Job Summary
Saw Operator I is responsible for the setup and operation of a single-blade saw. Reads production scheduling sheets and identifies required material for the operation.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures material meets quality specifications grade, size, moisture content, etc.
- Performs setups according to specifications.
- Feeds material according to specifications.
- Periodically checks equipment to ensure specifications are being met.
- Offloads and stacks material in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover, label and band components finished product.
- Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
- Completes pre-shift-startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Maintains production records as required.
- Checks materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
- Performs LOTO as required.
- Performs preventive maintenance as specified.
- Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma GED is preferred but not required.
- Minimum 3 months of experience using saws or similar equipment some experience in manufacturing and assembling is preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic math.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Compensation & Benefit Information:
Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $19- $21 hourly dependent on experience*
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted based on the job):
For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
