Production Associate – Manufacturing / General Labor

UFP Industries; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is hiring Production Associates to support manufacturing operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing lumber products for production and shipment. This hands-on role offers entry-level candidates a path to grow in manufacturing, lumber operations, or production.

Responsibilities include moving and labeling materials, ensuring quality, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety procedures in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a physical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Move lumber products and materials according to instructions.
• Stack finished products by bundle size and customer requirements.
• Label materials by product type, size, and count.
• Apply tags before/after treating or production.
• Band, bundle, and secure materials using strapping and corner protectors.
• Use a staple gun and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Verify correct quantities are bundled, labeled, and secured.
• Maintain inventory of tags and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
• Record production activity on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, CI, and team activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring Production Associates to support our manufacturing operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing lumber products for production and shipment. In this hands-on, general labor role, you will help ensure materials meet quality standards and customer specifications in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment. This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to build experience in manufacturing, production, or lumber operations.

What We Make

We manufacture laminated wood products used in RVs, cargo trailers, and manufactured or modular homes. Our operation includes an in-house mill that cuts and prepares materials prior to the lamination process, giving operators exposure to multiple stages of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Move, handle, and secure lumber products and materials according to instructions
• Stack finished products based on bundle size and customer requirements
• Label materials by product type, size, and count
• Apply individual tags before and/or after treating or production
• Band, bundle, and secure materials using strapping and corner protectors
• Use a staple gun and troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• Verify correct quantities are bundled, labeled, and secured
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies to a supervisor
• Record production activity on production sheets
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Assist other areas by moving material and loading/unloading carts
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Participate in safety meetings, continuous improvement (CI), and team activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• No prior manufacturing experience required; lumber or production experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a physical manufacturing environment

Basic Math Skills Preferred

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $18.00/hour, depending on experience

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.