General Laborer

UFP Industries; Harrisonville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Georgia is seeking a General Laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements and company expectations. The role includes labeling, tagging, and basic inventory tasks within a busy production environment.

Experience is not strictly required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and able to perform physical work in a lumber facility while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions.
• Stack finished products per bundle sizes and customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size and count.
• Apply tags before/after treating/production.
• Use staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle and secure material; attach corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Ensure correct quantities and material are strapped and labeled before leaving area.

Skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Staple gun

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.