Saw Operator 1

UFP Industries, Inc; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

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, Inc. is seeking a Saw Operator I in Burnsville, MN. You will set up and operate a single-blade saw, read scheduling sheets, identify required material, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include material handling, equipment checks, and maintaining records. The role requires basic math, willingness to learn, and at least 18 years of age. Benefits and competitive pay offered with eligibility for incentives.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to read simple production documents.
• Ability to interpret scheduling sheets and identify material requirements.
• Experience or familiarity with saws or similar manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a single-blade saw.
• Read production scheduling sheets and identify required material.
• Ensure material meets quality specifications (grade, size, moisture, etc.).
• Perform setups according to specifications.
• Feed material according to specifications.
• Check equipment periodically to ensure specifications are met.
• Offload and stack material; cover/label/band components if required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment safety.
• Complete pre-shift startup inspections and report issues.
• Maintain production records as required.
• Check materials and finished products for compliance with standards.
• Perform safety and quality procedures, and perform LOTO as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance as specified.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Reading schedules

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 3 months saw/equipment experience

Tools

Saw operation

Job description

Job Summary

Saw Operator I is responsible for the setup and operation of a single-blade saw. Reads production scheduling sheets and identifies required material for the operation.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures material meets quality specifications grade, size, moisture content, etc.
• Performs setups according to specifications.
• Feeds material according to specifications.
• Periodically checks equipment to ensure specifications are being met.
• Offloads and stacks material 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.
• Performs LOTO as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance as specified.
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• High school diploma GED is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 months of experience using saws or similar equipment some experience in manufacturing and assembling is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: ($19.00 - $21.00/hour) dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay (only include one from the list below based on the job):

1.For hourly positions with 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.