First-Shift Machining Crew Leader: Safety & Training

UFP Industries; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

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 in Thornton, CA is seeking a Crew Leader to coordinate an operating cell and support services. You will assist in training, communicate between management and staff, and work under supervision with limited discretion.

The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and process improvement while ensuring quality and adherence to policies. Minimum experience and 18+ age required; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in related areas 1 to 3 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling
• Basic working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the work area is running according to schedule and minimizes downtime.
• Ensures work area and equipment are safe and clean.
• Ensures all employees have received adequate machine-specific safety training prior to operating equipment.
• Assists in scheduling production, balances workloads between teams or work areas, and
• Assist in reviewing preshift machine inspection sheets and addressing concerns.
• Reviews production sheets and communication with employees.
• Checks material and finished products to ensure quality and that they meet customer specifications.
• Implements CI principles to improve current processes.
• Conducts Sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks, and provides training to employees.
• Directs activities consistent with all Company policies, procedures and applicable law.
• Communicates to employees and other management members as required.
• Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives.
• Participates in the completion of employees' performance evaluation forms.
• Prepares production reports and maintains records as required.
• Ensures the work area is in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lumber math

Lumber grades

Lumber species

Job description

UFP Industries in Thornton, CA is seeking a Crew Leader to coordinate an operating cell and support services. You will assist in training, communicate between management and staff, and work under supervision with limited discretion.

The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and process improvement while ensuring quality and adherence to policies. Minimum experience and 18+ age required; benefits are provided.