Lumber Handling Specialist — Safe & Precise Inventory

UFP Industries; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Howell, MI is hiring general labor to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and support production processes.

You will move and secure materials, label, band, and stack shipments; maintain inventory and a clean work area; and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs. High school diploma preferred; 18+; basic math helpful; manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.

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.

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 or GED

Job description

UFP Industries in Howell, MI is hiring general labor to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and support production processes.

You will move and secure materials, label, band, and stack shipments; maintain inventory and a clean work area; and participate in safety and continuous improvement programs. High school diploma preferred; 18+; basic math helpful; manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.