General Labor

UFP Distribution, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Elkhart, IN is hiring for a general labor position to safely handle products and verify materials meet customer requirements. Some maintenance may be required.

You will move and secure materials, stack according to bundle sizes, label by type and count, apply tags, and secure bundles with bands and corner protectors. Maintain inventory, document production, keep a clean area, and participate in safety and CI programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience is required; manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Moves and secures 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

General labor is responsible for safely handling products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations. Some maintenance will be required.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Moves and secures 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 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.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.