Job Description

When we win, you win! UFP has a long history of sharing profits with employees. Our hourly team members are eligible for a fall bonus based on their local operation\xe2\x80\x99s performance! Come join our production team where you will work in a hands-on collaborative environment with the ability to see your work come together in an end product every day.

1 st Shift

General labor is responsible for safely handle lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principe Duties/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, 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

Requirements

Knowledge

• 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize size/grade/quality of material
• Ability to correctly read a tape measure and moisture meter
• Ability to understand basic math and numbers
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and other equipment as required
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Open to change and positive attitude
• Committed to plant and company goals
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results
• Position will require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting/carrying over 25 lbs, pushing/pulling, twisting, standing and walking

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products