Pallet & Lumber Handling Specialist

UFP Industries, Inc; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify that materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

The role focuses on moving, stacking, labeling, and securing lumber, with attention to accuracy and safety throughout the production area. The position involves operating basic equipment, maintaining organized work areas, and supporting various teams as needed.

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 type, size, and count.
• Applies tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment.
• Bonds, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follows stacking instructions per 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 discrepancies to supervisor.
• Records production on production sheets.
• Keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Assists with other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Basic Math

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Laborer to safely handle lumber products and verify that materials meet customer requirements and company expectations.

The role focuses on moving, stacking, labeling, and securing lumber, with attention to accuracy and safety throughout the production area. The position involves operating basic equipment, maintaining organized work areas, and supporting various teams as needed.