general labor

UFP Industries; New Waverly (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Texas is seeking a General Labor associate responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying that material meets customer requirements and company expectations. The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, and preparing lumber for production while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

You will use a staple gun, banding materials, and assist with loading and unloading, with emphasis on accuracy, inventory reporting, and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials as instructed.
• Stack finished products according to bundle sizes and customer requirements.
• Label material based on type, size and count.
• Apply tags before/after treating or production.
• Use staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle and secure material including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions per policy and customer needs.
• Ensure correct quantities and labeling before leaving work area.
• Maintain inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Record production on production sheets.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Manufacturing experience

Lumber experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Staple gun

Banding equipment

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.