General Labor

UFP Industries, Inc; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Union City, GA is seeking a General Labor role to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements and company standards. You will move, stack, label by type/size/count, apply tags, use a staple gun, secure bundles, and keep accurate production records and inventory.

Emphasis on safety, teamwork, and a clean work area. No minimum experience required; a high school diploma/GED is preferred though not required, and applicants must be 18+.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products according to instructions.
• Stack finished products by bundle sizes and customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Apply tags before/after treating/production.
• Use staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain inventory and production records; keep area clean.
• Follow safety, CI and other programs.

Skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.