Machining Crew Leader (Retail) - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Crew Leader to coordinate an operating cell, train employees, and facilitate communication between management and staff. The role relies on limited experience and judgment to meet goals under direct supervision.

The position involves scheduling production, balancing workloads, ensuring safety and cleanliness, reviewing shift inspections, and driving continuous improvements using CI principles. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience, 1–3 years preferred
• Working knowledge of production reporting and scheduling
• Basic Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, grades, and species

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work area to run according to schedule and minimize downtime
• Ensure area and equipment are safe and clean
• Provide machine-specific safety training prior to operation
• Schedule production and balance workloads between teams
• Review preshift inspection sheets and address concerns
• Review production sheets and communicate with employees
• Check materials and finished products meet customer specs
• Lead CI initiatives to improve processes
• Conduct Sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks
• Direct activities per company policies and laws
• Communicate with employees and management
• Lead safety and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in performance evaluations
• Prepare production reports and maintain records
• Ensure safety standards are met

Skills

Production scheduling

Safety training

Training employees

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Crew Leader is responsible for the coordination of an operating cell work area and its support services. Assists in the training of employees, and the communication between management and employees. Relies on limited experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Little creativity and latitude are expected and work under the direct supervision

Principle Duties and 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.

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.

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 an hour dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.