General Labor

UFP Industries, Inc.; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee‑s

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking general labor workers to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer and company requirements. You will move, stack, label, and secure lumber, while maintaining accurate tag inventories and production records.

The role requires basic math, 18+ age, and a willingness to participate in safety programs and team meetings. On-site work with hourly pay and potential incentives is offered.

Qualifications

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

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 type, size, and count; applies tags before/after treating/production.
• Uses a staple gun; troubleshoots equipment; bands, bundles and secures material; attaches corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follows stacking instructions per policy and customer requirements.
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags; reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Records production on production sheets; maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Assists with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading material carts.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Basic math

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.Hourly Pay : $17.00 dependent on experience**pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of livingIncentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives and weekly production bonuses, A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.Benefits currently offered to our employees :Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challengesOther supplemental benefitsThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.