General Labor

UFP Industries; Warrens (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a general labor candidate to safely handle lumber products and verify that materials meet customer requirements and company standards. The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing lumber, operating basic hand tools, and maintaining accurate production records.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities to participate in CI and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and be comfortable with numbers.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain safety standards.
• No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials as instructed.
• Stack finished products according to bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Attach tags to material before and after treating/production.
• Operate a staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band and secure material, attach corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions per policy and customer needs.
• Ensure correct quantities and labeling before leaving work area.
• Maintain accurate 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, continuous improvement, and other meetings.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Staple gun operation

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.