When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation’s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day. Job Summary Machine Operator Trainee is responsible for safely handling lumber products and learning the set up and operation of a production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Secures and maintains material and supplies required on the operation. 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. Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work area Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor Records production on production sheets Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings Performs other duties as required Qualifications High school diploma/GED preferred but not required Preferred 6 months experience in production Working knowledge of basic math Must be at least 18 years of age The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? 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.