Lumber Yard Material Handler: Safe, Efficient, Hands-On

UFP Industries; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a General Labor team member to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and maintain accurate production records. You will move, stack, label, and prepare lumber for distribution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Candidates should be at least 18, with any manufacturing or lumber experience welcomed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; basic math skills help in counting and packaging, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Basic math knowledge helpful for counting and packaging.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Moves and secures lumber according to instructions.
• Stacks finished products per predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements.
• Labels material by 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 corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to policy.
• Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work area.
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Records production on production sheets.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Assists with loading/unloading material carts and other areas as needed.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a General Labor team member to safely handle lumber products, verify materials meet customer requirements, and maintain accurate production records. You will move, stack, label, and prepare lumber for distribution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Candidates should be at least 18, with any manufacturing or lumber experience welcomed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; basic math skills help in counting and packaging, and a commitment to