Q&A With Universal Forest Products Employees
At UFP Industries, we encourage continual learning. And you’ll learn, all right. Learn about our industry and markets. About how to be the best at your job. About perseverance and how to grow your success in ways you hadn’t considered. And about how hard work and fun can go hand-in-hand. Pick your path—whether it’s agricultural products or building materials, sales or plant management—and start learning. If other paths interest you along the way, or if you want to take a look at other companies in our family, explore them. Because UFP Industries is committed to rewarding skill, dedication and an entrepreneurial attitude with opportunities for growth.
How employees describe working at Universal Forest Products
Great place to learn and grow. The company will invest in you if your willing to put in the hard work and dedication to get where you wanna go. Networking is one of the many opportunities you will have while working for UFP.
They are very postivey about soloving proplems
Ability to work as a team, train new employees and help with daily task without proper supervision
My experience at Universal been there lawyer 4.5 years 5 years was great loved every minute of it prep until we got a new plant manager and production manager they pretty much shut my shift down as a supervisor without even a notifying me very disrespectful I find out same time my employees did
They are spread thin but keep a finger on the pulse
Q&A With Universal Forest Products Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 49
How challenged are you at Universal Forest Products?
I wasn’t challenged that much because I already had carpentry skills
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Universal Forest Products?
Not bad. It depends on how bad you want a social life
What kind of people succeed at Universal Forest Products?
Those that are motivated and take pride in their work
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Universal Forest Products?
It’s all about motivation
How's the morale at Universal Forest Products?
It varies. But for the most part it’s pretty good
What's the office layout like at Universal Forest Products?
It’s accessible to all employees
How much diversity is there among employees at Universal Forest Products?
A little bit not due to anything Universal Forest Products has done
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Universal Forest Products?
That the pay scale for the temps and full time is different. You would rather be a temp
How's the feedback proccess at Universal Forest Products?
There is actually a box set up to give suggestions, etc. at Universal Forest Products
How's career growth and advancement at Universal Forest Products?
67% of the same employees also feel like Universal Forest Products is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Universal Forest Products.





