Prep Material Handler

UFP Industries, Inc.; Belchertown, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company co

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employeea

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Belchertown, MA is seeking a Prep Material Handler to safely move, stack and label lumber products. You will assist with loading, inventory of tags and production records, and maintain a clean work area while following safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities include applying material tags, securing bundles, and supporting multiple areas as needed. Basic math and reliability are valued, with opportunities for incentive pay and benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• No minimum experience; manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.

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.
• Bands, bundles and secures material, including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports 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 and other programs and meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Prep Material HandlerApply: Belchertown, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R22938**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 ageClick here to watch what a day in the life of a General Labor role looks like.### Hourly Pay Range: $18/ hr- dependent on experience\\* \\*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate 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.*