General Labor

UFP Industries, Inc.; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking general labor workers in Indiana to safely handle lumber products and verify material meets customer requirements. You will move, stack, label, tag, band, and secure materials, while following company policies and maintaining accurate production records.

The role includes assisting in related areas and participating in safety programs. Experience is not required, though manufacturing or lumber background is preferred; HS diploma or GED is acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• Basic math skills preferred
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions
• Stack finished product by predetermined bundle sizes and customer requirements
• Label material by type, size and count
• Apply tags before/after treatment or production
• Use a staple gun and troubleshoot equipment as needed
• Band and secure material, attach corner protectors and loading sticks
• Ensure correct quantities and material are strapped and labeled before leaving the work area
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor
• Record production on production sheets and keep work area clean and organized
• Assist with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Job description

Job SummaryGeneral labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesMoves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructionsStacks finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirementsLabels material based on the following specifications: type, size, and countApplies individual tags to material before/after treating/productionUses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipmentBands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticksFollows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirementsEnsures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work areaMaintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisorRecords production on production sheetsMaintains a clean and organized work areaAssists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material cartsParticipates in safety, CI and other programs and meetingsPerforms other duties as requiredQualificationsHigh school diploma/GED preferred but not requiredNo minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferredWorking knowledge of basic math preferredMust be at least 18 years of ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a General Labor role looks like.The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.