Automated Manufacturing Operator – Day Shift

UFP Industries; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Machine Operator I – Automated Manufacturing for the Day Shift to safely operate and monitor automated production equipment in a fast-paced facility. You will support saws, stacking, ovens/cure processes, and automated handling, while monitoring HMI screens, alarms, and quality checks to ensure smooth line flow.

Manufacturing experience is required; extrusion experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience including production, assembly or automated equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and complete production documentation.
• Basic math and measurement skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production equipment (saws, stackers, ovens/cure processes, conveyors, handling systems) per SOPs.
• Monitor HMI/control screens, setpoints and alarms; adjust within limits and escalate as needed.
• Load/unload materials and maintain correct supplies to support continuous production.
• Perform startup/shutdown and routine equipment checks; document production data, downtime and quality results.
• Conduct quality inspections and random checks to verify product meets specs.
• Stack, label, band, and prepare finished product per standards and customer requirements.
• Identify and report issues; work with Maintenance and Leads to troubleshoot.
• Maintain clean, organized, safety-focused work area (5S) and communicate status between shifts.
• Assist with training and mentoring new operators; participate in safety and continuous improvement meetings.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading instructions

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMI/PLC interfaces

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Machine Operator I – Automated Manufacturing for the Day Shift to safely operate and monitor automated production equipment in a fast-paced facility. You will support saws, stacking, ovens/cure processes, and automated handling, while monitoring HMI screens, alarms, and quality checks to ensure smooth line flow.

Manufacturing experience is required; extrusion experience is a plus but not required.