Machine Operator- 1st Shift

UFP Industries, Inc.; Union City, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator I to set up and run a production machine in accordance with established procedures. The shift operates from 6am to 4:30pm, and the role requires securing materials and maintaining supplies for smooth operation.

The incumbent will feed and monitor equipment, stack finished products, keep the area safe and clean, and complete production records. Equal opportunity employer investing in people and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in manufacturing and/or assembling.
• Basic math skills preferred.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production machines following procedures.
• Feeds material, monitors operations and maintains safety standards.
• Stacks and labels products as required; maintains clean, organized work area.
• Completes required production records and inspection checks.
• Participates in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Machine Operator I is responsible for the set up and operation of a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Secures and maintains material and supplies required on the operation. The working hours are 6am- 4:30pm.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes work area set up.
• Operates and feeds the machine in a safe and efficient manner, and according to established procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 of 6 months of experience in manufacturing and/or assembling is required.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.