1st Shift Lumber General Labor – Hands-on & Safe

Prowood, LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements.

You will move, stack, label, and secure lumber, operate basic tools, and maintain inventory while keeping a clean, organized workspace.

No heavy experience required; reliable, safety-minded applicants 18+ welcome. This role supports production teams and participates in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic math skills are helpful.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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 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 with corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports discrepancies.
• Records production on production sheets.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Assists with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Safety awareness

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Staple gun

Material handling equipment

Job description

UFP Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements.

You will move, stack, label, and secure lumber, operate basic tools, and maintain inventory while keeping a clean, organized workspace.

No heavy experience required; reliable, safety-minded applicants 18+ welcome. This role supports production teams and participates in safety and continuous improvement programs.