SAW OPERATOR 1 / 2ND SHIFT

UFP Industries; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in San Antonio, TX seeks a Saw Operator II for the 2nd shift. You will set up and operate multi-blade saws, make angle cuts, and act as the lead for the saw team, ensuring materials match daily production schedules.

You will read scheduling sheets, identify required material, monitor quality, and maintain safe, clean work areas. The role involves occasional forklift operation, maintaining production records, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience using saws or similar equipment.
• Some experience in manufacturing and assembling is preferred.
• Forklift licensing process if required and basic math skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material meets quality specifications (grade, size, moisture).
• Set up blades to specification and operate the saw, feed material.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; perform inspections.
• Maintain production records and check materials and finished products.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary / 2nd Shift

Saw Operator II is responsible for the set up and operation of a multi-blade saws and/or saws making angle cuts. Functions as the saw lead person. Reads production scheduling sheets and identifies required material for the operation.

Job Summary / 2nd Shift

Saw Operator II is responsible for the set up and operation of a multi-blade saws and/or saws making angle cuts. Functions as the saw lead person. Reads production scheduling sheets and identifies required material for the operation.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures material meets quality specifications grade, size, moisture content, etc.
• May use a saw computer to set up the blades to specification or may set up blades manually.
• Feeds material according to specifications and operates the saw.
• 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.
• If working with a partner, ensures that partner is trained on the equipment’s safe operation.
• Communicates with forklift operator regarding loads incoming material and departing material
• May be required to drive a forklift.
• Performs preventive maintenance as specified.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum 6 months experience using saws or similar equipment; some experience in manufacturing and assembling is preferred.
• No minimum forklift diving experience is required; however, some experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process if required.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.