General Labor

UFP Industries; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Salisbury, NC is seeking a General Labor employee to safely handle lumber products and verify that materials meet customer requirements and company standards. You will also tag, label, and track inventory while assisting with various production tasks.

The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant setting. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; no formal experience is required, though lumber experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials following instructions.
• Stack finished products according to bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Apply tags to material before or after treating/production.
• Use staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle, and secure material including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking procedures per policy and customer requirements.
• Ensure correct quantities and material are strapped and labeled before leaving 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/meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.