Nail Gun Operator I

Nail Gun Operator – Starting at $16.50/hour (More Based on Experience!)

Join our team and build your future with us! We are seeking motivated individuals to work as Nail Gun Operators, building pallets and handling lumber products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. No experience is required—we provide training. Candidates with pallet manufacturing, lumber, construction, or manufacturing experience may qualify for higher starting pay based on experience.

The Nail Gun Operator is responsible for safely building pallets and other wood products using pneumatic (air-powered) nail guns while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards. This position also assists with handling, stacking, labeling, and preparing lumber products for shipment.

• Build pallets and wood products using a pneumatic (air) nail gun
• Safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot air nail guns and related equipment
• Measure, position, and assemble lumber components according to specifications
• Move, stack, and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions
• Stack finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and customer requirements
• Apply labels and tags identifying product type, size, and quantity
• Band, bundle, and secure materials for shipment, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
• Verify correct quantities and materials are properly strapped and labeled before leaving the work area
• Maintain accurate production records and complete production sheets as required
• Assist with inventory control by monitoring tags and reporting discrepancies to supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility
• Participate in safety meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and company programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• No experience required; training provided
• Previous experience with nail guns, pallet assembly, manufacturing, construction, woodworking, or lumber operations is preferred
• Basic math and measuring skills preferred
• Ability to work safely in a production environment
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required
• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Starting pay of $16.50/hour
• Higher starting rates available based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership/Stock Purchase Opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.