Lumber Yard Associate: Labeling & Handling

UFP Industries, Inc; Kesteloot's Trailer Court (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee</

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Key duties include moving and securing lumber, stacking to bundle sizes, labeling, tagging, and using a staple gun. Starting hourly pay is $14.50 with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Move and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions.
• Stack finished products per predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size, and count.
• Apply individual tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Use a staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle and secure material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions for material per policy and customer requirements.
• Ensure correct quantities and material are strapped and labeled before leaving the work area.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), employee discount

General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principle Duties and 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
• 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

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

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Hourly Pay Starting $14.50

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company contribution

Vision insurance

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee discount

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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