Packaging Production Trainee: Operations & Process Mastery

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under a dedicated mentor. You will learn company products, panel and lumber grades, and efficient material use, while mastering lumber math, cuts, and yields.

The role includes learning production scheduling, product costing, budgeting, safety, and HR practices, with site tours and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training.
• Develops knowledge of panel and lumber grades and efficient utilization of materials.
• Learns lumber math, cuts and yields, and production scheduling processes.
• Operates the company business system for administrative functions and reports.
• Gains knowledge of product costing, budgeting, and expense control.
• Supports Continuous Improvement, safety, HR policies, and facility tours.
• Completes courses and assignments and assists with other duties as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Industries seeks a Production Management Trainee to develop a comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes under a dedicated mentor. You will learn company products, panel and lumber grades, and efficient material use, while mastering lumber math, cuts, and yields.

The role includes learning production scheduling, product costing, budgeting, safety, and HR practices, with site tours and reports.