1st Shift General Labor

UFP Industries; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a General Labor team member in Salisbury, NC. The role focuses on safely handling lumber products and ensuring materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

The position involves moving and securing materials, labeling, stacking, tagging, and basic inventory tasks. Candidates should be at least 18 and may have basic math skills; no extensive experience is required and manufacturing or lumber experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Moves and secures lumber products and materials per instructions.
• Stacks finished products according to bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Labels material by type, size, and count.
• Applies tags before/after treating/production.
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment.
• Bands and secures material, including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Maintains inventory of tags and reports discrepancies.
• Records production on sheets and keeps work area clean.

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Job Summary

General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
• Stacks finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
• Labels material based on the following specifications: type, size, and count
• Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
• Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
• Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
• Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work areaMaintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
• Records production on production sheets
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.