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 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.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

* Accurate and efficient set-up of the machine in accordance with proper setup techniques.
* Properly operate machine to run efficiently, produce quality products and maximize machine utilization
* Assist in training of other machine positions.
* Check quality of boxes during the run, including - mis-slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and any other defects.
* Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
* Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
* Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
* Additional duties may be assigned by management

Skills Required

* Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
* Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
* Computer skills for job detail input
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

* Understanding of equipment function and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
* Understanding product layouts and production specifications.
* Understanding product quality specifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.