General Labor

UFP Industries; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Morristown, TN is seeking a general labor worker to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and support production operations.

You will move, stack, label, and package lumber, maintain inventory accuracy, assist with other areas, and participate in safety and process improvement programs.

Qualifications

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

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 by type, size, and count.
• Applies tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Operates a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment.
• Bands and secures material, attaching corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follows stacking instructions per policy and customer needs.
• Maintains inventory of tags and reports discrepancies.
• Records production on production sheets.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Assists other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Basic math

Manufacturing experience preferred

Lumber experience preferred

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.