UFP Industries
Wood Technologist
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Job Description
- Req#: R4596
- Functions as an internal technical consultant to assigned treating plants.
- Monitors assigned treating plant operations to ensure compliance with UFP policies, procedures, environmental regulations and safety practices
- Analyzes treating plant operating procedures, equipment and machinery functions to reduce processing time and costs and improve product quality.
- Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety improvements.
- Researches various technical issues and problems and develops operational procedures.
- Trains plant personnel in proper treating plant procedures.
- Monitors plant performance processing to ensure the finished product meets specifications.
- Develops and modifies technical issues and problems and develops operational procedures.
- Develops and maintains various databases as required.
- Coordinates and manages treating plant improvement projects as required.
- Participates in research and development activities to enhance product quality, operational procedures, and process improvement.
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in chemistry environmental science forestry or other related fields of study.
- Working knowledge of wood structure, chemistry, physics, etc helpful but can be taught.
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
The Wood Technologist is responsible for the monitoring of treating plant operational compliance to UFP policies and procedures, assists treating plants in achieving higher efficiencies and cost reductions, and researches and develops new products and technologies.
You will train in Grand Rapids, MI for 6-12 months and then you will be relocated/working out of Stockertown, PA, or Salisbury, NC.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
QualificationsThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the company
Founded in 1955. Formerly known as Universal Forest Products. Holding company for UFP Retails Solutions, UFP Construction and UFP Industrial.
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