Lumber & Materials Handler

UFP Industries; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements. The role supports production by moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing lumber materials, and assists with related tasks on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include inventory accuracy, following safety procedures, and participating in continuous improvement programs. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and team-based work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic math is preferred.

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 specifications: type, size, and count.
• Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment.
• Binds, 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

General labor

Lumber handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements. The role supports production by moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing lumber materials, and assists with related tasks on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include inventory accuracy, following safety procedures, and participating in continuous improvement programs. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and team-based work.