2nd Shift General Labor

UFP Industries; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a General Laborer responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

You will move, stack, label and tag lumber, operate a staple gun, assist with loading and unloading, maintain inventories, and participate in safety and continuous improvement meetings. This on-site role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and basic math skills, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber and materials according to instructions.
• Stack finished products by bundle sizes and customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Apply tags before and after treating/production.
• Operate staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band and secure material and attach corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions per policy and customer needs.
• Ensure correct quantities are strapped and labeled before leaving area.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs/meetings.

Skills

Math accuracy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Staple gun

Job description

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.