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

This is a full-time position on a team that builds wood trusses for single family and multi-family homes, providing long term stability in a rapid, goal-oriented manufacturing environment. Here at our Temple plant, you will find opportunities to expand your skillset and a management team who wants to advocate for you and your career. We want you to grow with our team through steps such as Assembler to Crew Lead, then Supervisor, to management and beyond. We are looking for applicants who are serious about developing themselves through continuous improvement, positive attitude, and willingness to learn. We have locations throughout Texas, all across the country, and even around the world, offering endless opportunities to try out new roles in new places!

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble lumber using laser guides, metal connector plates, hammers, and other tools as required.
• Deliver on production goals and develop skills to continue consistently meeting those goals.
• Actively engage in quality control checks throughout assembly to ensure a quality product is being produced and shipped to our customers.
• Maintain a tidy work area.
• Follow standard work instructions on machinery to preserve your safety, and the safety of your team members.
• Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and other programs.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Has the flexibility to adapt to new tasks and learn new tools/machinery.
• Is energetic and highly motivated to meet and exceed goals.
• Is a hands-on, fast learner who will push themselves to meet goals and expectations.
• Takes the initiative to problem solving but can ask for help when needed.
• Wants to work and win as part of a team to achieve and grow together.
• Has the conceptual skills to translate a 2-dimensional image to a 3-dimentional product.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/moving material up to 60 pounds
• Repetitive wrist and arm movements
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, dirt, grease, oil, and vibrations
• Flexing from one area to another, depending on business needs
• The ability to stand up for long periods of time
• The ability to comply with all safety protocols, including wearing mandatory PPE at all times (safety-toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, and others as needed)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• 6 months+ of construction or manufacturing experience is preferred; however, no minimum experience is required, we will train you on everything you need to know!
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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
• Overtime opportunities
• $1,850 retention bonus paid incrementally upon reaching 30, 60, 120, and 365 days of service.
• Referring friends and family to join our team can earn you an additional $1,850 bonus (paid incrementally upon their service milestones), for each referral.
• Starting at $17.00/hour with performance review and eligibility for merit raise at 45 days of service.