Lumber Production & Quality Associate

UFP Industries, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Annual discretionary bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Associate responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing materials while maintaining inventory and production records. Employees work on rotating shift teams (A/B 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, C/D 6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with weekends and holidays rotating; performance-based incentives and bonuses may apply.

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 the following 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.

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Associate responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing materials while maintaining inventory and production records. Employees work on rotating shift teams (A/B 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, C/D 6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with weekends and holidays rotating; performance-based incentives and bonuses may apply.