When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation's performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.

Job Summary

Machine Operator Trainee is responsible for safely handling lumber products and learning the set up and operation of a production machines in accordance

with established procedures and guidelines. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Secures and maintains material and supplies required on the operation.
• Completes work area set up.
• Operates and feeds the machine in a safe and efficient manner, and according to establishedprocedures.
• Stacks completed products 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.
• Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work area
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
• Records production on production sheets
• Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• Preferred 6 months experience in production
• Working knowledge of basic math
• Must be at least 18 years of age