Production Associate, General Labor
UFP Industries
About the Role
A Production Associate is responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying that material meets customer quality requirements and company expectations.
Key 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 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.
- Monitors output of material, ensuring quality standards are being met.
- 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 & Tech Stack
- Staple gun
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
- No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.