Lumber Banding & Material Prep Specialist

UFP Industries; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Alabama is seeking general labor to safely handle lumber products and verify material meets customer requirements and company expectations. The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing lumber, maintaining inventories, and recording production data.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills and are at least 18 years old. No formal experience is required, though manufacturing or lumber background is preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

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.
• Apply tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Use a 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 the area.
• Maintain inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

UFP Industries in Alabama is seeking general labor to safely handle lumber products and verify material meets customer requirements and company expectations. The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing lumber, maintaining inventories, and recording production data.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills and are at least 18 years old. No formal experience is required, though manufacturing or lumber background is preferred; equal opportunity employer.