General Labor (Packaging) - 1st Shift

UFP Industries, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Thornton, CA is hiring for General Labor (Packaging) 1st Shift. The role involves safely handling lumber products, verifying material meets requirements, and contributing to efficient packaging operations.

You'll move and secure lumber, label by type/size/count, apply tags, use a staple gun, and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs. No prior experience required, though manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred; basic math skills are helpful.

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.

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 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

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

General Labor (Packaging) - 1st Shift### General Labor (Packaging) - 1st ShiftApply: Thornton, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R23499**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 ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a General Labor role looks like.### **Compensation & Benefit Information:****Hourly Pay Range:** $18.00 - $20.00 an hour dependent on experience\\*\\*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living**Bonus/Incentive Pay:**Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.**Benefits currently offered to our employees:*** Medical insurance* Health savings account with company contribution* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Basic and voluntary life insurance* Disability insurance* 401(k) plan with company match* Paid vacation and holidays* Stock purchase program with employee discount* Educational reimbursement* Wellness programs and challenges* Other supplemental benefits*The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*