2nd Shift General Labor

UFP Industries; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Janesville, WI is seeking a General Labor team member to safely handle lumber products, verify material against customer requirements, and support daily production workflows.

The role emphasizes physical work, accurate labeling and packing, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork across shifts to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required; manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred.
• Basic math skills are preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions.
• Stack finished products according to bundle sizes and customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Apply tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Use a staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle and secure material, including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions per policy and customer requirements.
• Ensure correct quantities, labeling, and security before leaving the work area.
• Maintain inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement (CI) and other programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Staple gun

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 area
• Maintains 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.