Production Associate- (Night Shift)

UFP Industries, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Annual discretionary bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Associate responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

The role involves moving, stacking, labeling, tagging, and securing materials while maintaining inventory and production records. Employees work on rotating shift teams (A/B 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, C/D 6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with weekends and holidays rotating; performance-based incentives and bonuses may apply.

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 the following specifications: type, size, and count.
• Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment.
• Binds, 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.

Job description

Job Summary

Production Associate is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Production Associate is responsible for safely handling lumber products.
• Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Schedule

• Employees are assigned to one of four rotating shift teams. A and B Shifts work 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while C and D Shifts work 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.
• 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

Hourly Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.00 hourly - 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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.