Assembler 1 / NIGHT

UFP Industries, Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an Assembler I for the night shift to construct and assemble truss, wall, or floor components per customer specs. You will ensure parts and materials are available, maintain inventory, and support efficient workflow while adhering to safety rules.

Responsibilities include quality checks, proper assembly techniques, and reporting any discrepancies. The role requires standing for long periods, basic math, and safe handling of hand tools. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; 6 months of manufacturing/assembling preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Must use proper safety practices to prevent injury.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods; tolerate heat/cold.
• Must be able to lift lumber safely during tasks; 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Completes work area setup.
• Fits parts together per instructions and quality standards.
• Operates hand tools (hammer, saws, nail gun, tape measure).
• Stacks finished products and may label/band components.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized work environment.
• Performs pre-shift equipment checks; reports issues.
• Conducts quality checks on materials and finished products.
• Corrects non-conforming products as needed.
• Follows safety, quality procedures, rules, and standards.
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs.

Skills

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Safety practices

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary/NIGHT

The Assembler I is responsible for constructing and framing truss, wall, or floor components, or assembling finished products in accordance with customer specifications. This role ensures all required parts, materials, and supplies are accurately obtained, secured, and maintained to support efficient workflow. Additionally, the Assembler I performs routine quality control checks to verify accuracy of measurements, proper assembly techniques, and compliance with production standards. The position also identifies and defects, reports inconsistencies, and contributes to maintaining a safe and clean, manufacturing environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes work area setup
• Fits parts together in accordance with prescribed instructions and in accordance with quality standards
• Operates hand tools, such as a hammer, miter saw, reciprocating saw, nail gun and tape measure as required to complete the assembly process
• 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, reports any problems or concerns and end of shift clean up
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Checks materials and finished products to ensure they are compliant with standards.
• Makes necessary corrections to finished products that are found to be out of compliance with production or quality requirements
• Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meeting
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required however, 6 months of manufacturing and assembling experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math
• This role requires using a hammer for extended periods and requires good hand‑eye coordination.
• Must use proper technique and safety practices to prevent strain or injury.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Although the majority of work is performed under cover, must be able to tolerate daily exposure to hot and cold weather
• Must be able to safely and repeatedly lift lumber during normal work tasks
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.