Lumber Yard Material Handler

UFP Industries, Inc; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Janesville, WI, is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify material against customer requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, assisting with production, maintaining inventory, and participating in safety programs. No prior experience required, but reliability and willingness to learn are essential. The role is physical and fast-paced, requiring attention to detail and proper handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing or lumber work experience is a plus.
• Basic math skills recommended.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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.
• 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.
• 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 / GED

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc in Janesville, WI, is seeking a general laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify material against customer requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, assisting with production, maintaining inventory, and participating in safety programs. No prior experience required, but reliability and willingness to learn are essential. The role is physical and fast-paced, requiring attention to detail and proper handling.