General Labor

UFP Industries; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a General Labor team member to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and maintain accurate production records. You will move, stack, label, and prepare lumber for distribution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Candidates should be at least 18, with any manufacturing or lumber experience welcomed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; basic math skills help in counting and packaging, and a commitment to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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.

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

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.