General Labor

UFP Industries, Inc; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Athens, AL is seeking a General Labor candidate to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

You will move, stack, label, and band materials, operate basic tools, assist with loading/unloading, maintain a clean work area, and participate in safety programs. No prior manufacturing experience is required, but reliable, detail-oriented workers 18+ are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading comprehension required.
• Ability to follow directions and safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and secure lumber products and other materials per instructions.
• Stack finished products according to bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count; apply tags pre/post production.
• Operate staple gun and assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Band, bundle, and secure material; attach corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Record production on production sheets and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and move carts as needed.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other program meetings.

Skills

Material handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

Principal 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.