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UFP Industries, Inc.; Lafayette, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking general labor workers to safely handle lumber products and verify materials meet customer requirements. You will move, stack, label, and secure materials, use a staple gun, and assist across areas while following safety and company policies.

Role requires basic math proficiency, a high school diploma or GED (preferred), and being at least 18 years old. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within the company.

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

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

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

18 years or older

Tools

Staple gun

Labeling equipment

Job description

Job Summary

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

Compensation & Benefit Information

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $17.5-19.50 dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted based on the job):

• For sales positions: The percentage of incentive compensation that may be earned varies based on the customer account classification and is calculated based on collected gross profit.
• For salaried bonus positions: Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.
• For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.
• A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries!

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We are family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.