Lumber Material Handler

UFP Industries, Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Labor role responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

Typical duties include moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing materials, using staple guns, and assisting with production records. The job emphasizes safety and organized work areas, with opportunities to participate in CI and other programs.

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

Manufacturing or lumber experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Labor role responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

Typical duties include moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing materials, using staple guns, and assisting with production records. The job emphasizes safety and organized work areas, with opportunities to participate in CI and other programs.