General Laborer

UFP Industries; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Job summary

UFP Industries in Blue Island, Illinois is seeking a General Labor candidate to safely handle lumber products and verify material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Responsibilities include moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and contributing to safety programs. Starting pay is $16/hr plus a production bonus. Comprehensive benefits are offered; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required, manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred.
• Basic math knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products according to instructions.
• Stack finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements.
• Label material based on type, size, and count.
• Apply individual tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with loading/unloading material carts.
• Participate in safety and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

18+ age

Education

High school diploma or 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

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Starting at $16/hr plus production bonus

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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.